President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a number of measures aimed at improving healthcare delivery in Ghana, including the procurement of 100 new ambulances, the introduction of mobile dental clinics and plans to strengthen the country’s ability to procure its own vaccines by 2030.

The President also emphasised the need for greater accountability in the management of public resources within the health sector, insisting that responsibility must be shared by government, hospital boards, managers and clinical teams.

He said government must account for the resources allocated to healthcare, but hospital authorities must also explain how those resources are used and how their decisions affect patients.

Mahama calls for accountability in hospitals

President Mahama stressed that providing funding and equipment to health facilities must go hand in hand with responsible management.

He said hospital boards, administrators and healthcare professionals must be held accountable for their decisions, particularly where those decisions affect the quality of care patients receive.

The President’s position highlights the importance of ensuring that public investments in healthcare translate into improved services, better patient experiences and efficient use of resources.

Government plans mobile dental clinics

As part of efforts to expand access to oral healthcare, President Mahama announced plans to provide mobile clinics equipped with dental facilities.

The mobile units are expected to take dental services directly to communities, allowing dentists to attend to residents who may have difficulty accessing conventional dental facilities.

The initiative is intended to bring oral healthcare closer to people, particularly those in communities with limited access to dental services.

Ghana targets greater vaccine self-reliance by 2030

The President also disclosed that Ghana is working towards taking greater responsibility for its vaccine procurement by 2030.

He explained that the country currently procures approximately 50 per cent of its vaccines, with the government pursuing a transition towards greater self-reliance.

The target forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s health security and reduce dependence on external support for essential medical products.

Ghana has previously announced plans to transition from Gavi-supported vaccine financing by 2030. The transition is part of the country’s wider health financing and self-reliance agenda.

100 new ambulances to strengthen emergency services

President Mahama further announced that government is procuring 100 new ambulances to replenish the National Ambulance Service fleet.

He also indicated that about 100 ambulances that have broken down could be restored to service if the necessary spare parts are acquired.

The intervention is expected to improve the availability of emergency vehicles and strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to medical emergencies.

The government had previously announced plans to procure 100 additional ambulances in 2027. The National Ambulance Service has also been undertaking efforts to repair grounded vehicles and improve fleet maintenance.

Focus on improved healthcare delivery

The announcements reflect the government’s stated focus on strengthening healthcare delivery through better resource management, expanded community-based services, improved emergency response and greater vaccine self-reliance.

The proposed mobile dental clinics could help bring specialist services closer to underserved communities, while the planned ambulance procurement and restoration programme could increase emergency response capacity.

President Mahama’s emphasis on accountability also places responsibility on health facility managers and clinical teams to ensure that resources provided by government are used effectively and in the interest of patients.

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