New programme targets financial barriers to basic care with 12 service areas, including mental health, newborn care, and disease prevention
The Free Primary Health Care Programme has published its full list of service offerings, outlining 12 key areas Ghanaians can now access at no cost as part of government’s push toward Universal Health Coverage.
Branded “Healthcare at your doorstep,” the initiative is designed to remove financial barriers to basic services by taking screening, education, and early treatment directly into communities.
The programme spans prevention, screening, and basic treatment across life stages:
Area Services Offered
Basic Screening- Blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, NCD risk checks at your doorstep
Cancer Care-Breast cancer screening, prostate cancer referral, cervical cancer awareness
Mental Health- Mental health screening and counselling
Child Health- Health checks covering vision, dental, skin, and general health; school health screening for ages 4–18
Newborn Care- Newborn screening, sickle cell referral, developmental checks
Maternal Health- Antenatal and postnatal care promotion, pregnancy nutrition, birth preparedness
Family Planning- Contraception education and services including implants, IUCDs, injectables
Nutrition & Immunization- Breastfeeding support, child feeding practices, immunization promotion
Disease Prevention-HIV, TB, malaria, hepatitis screening and counselling
Healthy Lifestyle- Support for exercise, diet, sleep hygiene, alcohol and smoking cessation
WASH & Hygiene- Sanitation, safe water, hygiene and waste management promotion
Menstrual Hygiene- Counselling, diagnosis, and treatment for menstrual disorders, painful periods, and heavy bleeding
*“Removing Financial Barriers”*
The Ministry of Health says the package targets early detection and prevention, areas where cost often stops people from seeking care.
By covering doorstep NCD checks, school health screening, and basic cancer awareness, the programme aims to reduce late-stage diagnoses and out-of-pocket spending.
Free Primary Healthcare is a core pillar of Ghana’s roadmap to Universal Health Coverage, with an emphasis on community-level access.
Services will be delivered through existing health facilities, CHPS compounds, and outreach teams.
If you or your family need basic screenings, child health checks, contraception services, or counselling for mental health and menstrual disorders, these are now listed as free under the programme.
The inclusion of “at your doorstep” services for blood pressure, sugar, and BMI points to expanded community screening campaigns.
Further details on rollout dates, participating districts, and access points are expected from the Ghana Health Service.
