The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has outlined measures to improve healthcare access for persons with disabilities, including the introduction of disability-friendly health facilities, employment opportunities, and better access to assistive services.
At a meeting with the National Disability Council and the National Disability Federation on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Director-General of GHS, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, stressed the need for inclusive healthcare across the country.
He announced plans to strengthen regional and district disability focal teams, introduce peer review mechanisms, and develop clear guidelines to make healthcare services more accessible.
Prof. Akoriyea reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to ensuring that all Ghanaians, regardless of physical ability, have access to quality healthcare.
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During the meeting, the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) announced a $4 million project aimed at improving rehabilitation services, renovating health facilities, and enhancing disability data management for children in selected regions of Ghana.
Representatives of the National Disability Federation welcomed the initiative but raised concerns about persistent accessibility barriers in healthcare facilities.
They called for Braille labeling on medications, structured career paths for sign language interpreters, and free primary healthcare for persons with disabilities.
A follow-up meeting has been scheduled to continue discussions on these concerns and explore further steps to improve healthcare accessibility for persons with disabilities.
