Policy Summary

Title
National Health Policy: Creating Wealth Through Health
Edition
First Edition
Sector
Health
Development Dimension
Social Development
Initiated By
National Development Planning Commission
Document formulation period
2005–2007
Reference Date
Sept. 20, 2007
Publication Date
Sept. 20, 2007
Last Revised Date
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Approving Authority
Government of Ghana
Background
Ghana's health sector faces persistent challenges, including gaps in service delivery, weak institutional capacity, inefficient health information systems, and inadequate financing. These issues have contributed to inequitable access to essential healthcare services, particularly in maternal and child health, and have strained the country's capacity to address both communicable and non-communicable diseases. The intended beneficiaries of this policy are all Ghanaians, with a focus on vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, and marginalized communities.
Aims & Objectives
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Strategies
To achieve these goals, the policy outlines strategies such as integrating health services across public and private sectors, improving health infrastructure, enhancing human resource capacity, and fostering multi-sectoral collaboration. Priority areas include maternal and child health, nutrition, disease prevention, and the development of a robust health information system to guide planning and resource allocation.
Conclusion
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