The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated the need for urgent reforms in Ghana’s healthcare system, addressing the challenges of rising costs and inadequate infrastructure.
During a visit to Bodom in Nkoranza North on November 12, 2024, where he and his wife, Lordina Mahama, commissioned a new maternity and children’s ward, Mahama underscored his commitment to providing free primary healthcare for all Ghanaians.
He highlighted that access to affordable healthcare, especially in underserved areas, should be a priority. Should he win the upcoming elections.
Mahama vowed to prioritize improving healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to essential services as part of his administration’s agenda.
“Many Ghanaians can not access the medical care they need, sometimes not because healthcare facilities don’t exist, but because the costs are often beyond their reach.
“For this reason, among others, the next NDC government, which God willing I will lead, will prioritise critical social interventions designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for every Ghanaian, regardless of their socioeconomic background.”
He added that the next NDC administration will roll out a free sanitary pads programme for all girls to improve school attendance among female students.
“We intend to establish a free sanitary pad programme for all our girls in secondary schools who are having to skip school because they cannot afford to have hygienic pads to be able to protect themselves. And so this is another programme that we will introduce for school girls.
“This initiative will directly impact the health and attendance of young girls and ensure that they can continue their education.”
