Ghana Earmarks GH¢40.3 Billion for Health in 2027 Budget

ACCRA, November 12, 2026 — Ghana's 2027 Budget provides GH¢40.3 billion for the health sector, with the government outlining commitments for insurance coverage, hospital projects and essential medical services.

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation in Parliament on Thursday. The planned funding includes GH¢10.2 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme and GH¢2.6 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, known as MahamaCares.

The government also proposes GH¢6.8 billion to begin construction of additional specialist, regional and district hospitals and a mother-and-child centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Another GH¢1 billion is earmarked to support the completion of 35 Agenda 111 district hospitals.

Specific commitments include GH¢60 million for the La General Hospital, GH¢200 million for ambulance procurement and GH¢100 million for childhood and maternal vaccines. Allocations have also been proposed for psychiatric hospitals, digital health systems and nursing training.

These figures represent budgetary commitments rather than completed construction or services already delivered. Actual progress will depend on parliamentary approvals, procurement, execution and timely release of funds.

The health-sector programme will be watched closely in districts where unfinished facilities and pressure on existing services have raised expectations for better access. The key test for 2027 will be whether the allocation translates into staffed facilities, reliable supplies and care that people can use.

Photo: LEDC / Unsplash. Illustrative stock photo of a hospital entrance outside Ghana; not a hospital funded by this budget. Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/victoria-hospital-emergency-entrance-sign-with-building-nAnEMa-tnus