The Director-General(D-G) of the Ghana Health Service(GHS), Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called on staff of the Service at the headquarters to intensify efforts toward the successful implementation of the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare Programme.

Speaking at the Annual Performance Review Meeting, Dr. Akoriyea stressed the importance of coordination across all levels of the institution, urging staff to align their activities with the broader national objective of expanding access to essential healthcare services.

He highlighted the need for the strategic use of resources to ensure efficiency and impact, noting that effective implementation of the programme will depend on strong collaboration within the Service.

The Free Primary Healthcare initiative is aimed at removing financial barriers to basic healthcare and improving access, particularly for underserved communities across the country.