Healthy people are Ghana's strongest currency, Finance Ministry says
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, through Dr. Theo Acheampong, delivered remarks at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) in Koforidua, stating, "The strongest currency of any nation is not simply its money - it is the health, productivity and resilience of its people."
The Finance Ministry views healthcare as economic infrastructure essential to national development, not merely a social service. Investing in healthcare expands access to services, improves productivity, and contributes to national prosperity. The Ministry of Finance is committed to supporting the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, particularly its emphasis on preventive healthcare. This program is one of the government's flagship health reforms aimed at expanding access to preventive healthcare services and accelerating Ghana's progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
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