Ghana has strengthened its push toward Universal Health Coverage with the launch of its first National Quality of Care Report, a comprehensive assessment of the standard of health services across the country. Developed by the Ghana Health Service with support from the World Health Organization and funding from the United Kingdom, the report provides essential evidence to guide policies, improve frontline care and enhance health outcomes nationwide.
Although Ghana has expanded access to essential services in recent years, ensuring that care remains safe, effective and people-centred continues to be a challenge. The new report fills a critical information gap by offering timely, reliable data that identifies what is working, the challenges that persist and where improvements are most needed.
Speaking at the launch, WHO’s Health Systems Coordinator Dr. Asrat Sofonias highlighted the report’s importance, noting that the findings offer crucial evidence to strengthen quality across the system. Stakeholders echoed this message, stressing that achieving better health outcomes requires not only wider access to services but also consistently high standards of care.
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, emphasized the need to strengthen data-driven decision-making. He stated that the findings underline the urgency of using evidence more effectively to shape actions and improvements across the health system.
The launch also showcased strong collaboration among partners. Representing the UK government, Terri Sarch reaffirmed the UK’s continued support for Ghana’s quality improvement efforts and its broader goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage through accessible and high-quality primary healthcare.
On behalf of the Minister for Health, the Chief Director of the Ministry praised the Ghana Health Service and development partners for their contributions. He noted that the report provides clear direction for ongoing reforms aimed at ensuring that every Ghanaian receives safe, dignified and high-quality care.
More than a technical document, the National Quality of Care Report serves as a strategic roadmap for improvement. It identifies gaps, highlights progress and outlines recommendations to support policymakers, managers and health workers in driving meaningful change.
As Ghana intensifies efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, the report will remain a vital tool for planning, accountability and continuous improvement. With strong leadership and collaborative partnerships, the country is positioning itself to build a health system that delivers quality care for all.
