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AHSAG calls for improved coordination in Free Primary Healthcare
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The Association of Health Service Administrators, Ghana (AHSAG) has called for enhanced administrative coordination and financial accountability to ensure the success of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme. Speaking at the association’s 49th Annual General Conference held in Tamale, leadership emphasized that while the initiative is a vital step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), its long-term sustainability depends on robust management. The association argued that health administrators must be more actively involved in the initial policy planning and implementation stages to improve service delivery across the country.
During the conference, AHSAG members raised specific concerns regarding the management of resources and the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. To address these issues, the association recommended a thorough review of role assignments within the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). This review is seen as essential for improving system functionality and ensuring that financial data is handled transparently and efficiently at the facility level. The administrators noted that success in the healthcare sector relies heavily on effective management at the point of care, where resources are directly converted into patient services.
Beyond administrative systems, AHSAG also highlighted the need for greater professional discipline among healthcare workers to maintain public trust. The association urged the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, and other key stakeholders to foster closer collaboration to resolve existing implementation bottlenecks. By focusing on stronger accountability and better resource management, AHSAG believes the healthcare system can more effectively meet the needs of the population. The conference concluded with a call for the government to view health administrators as strategic partners in the quest for a more accessible and efficient national health system.
