The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commended the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) for the crucial role it plays in upholding compassion and ethics in healthcare delivery across the country.
The minister cited the organization’s unquestionable and unwavering dedication to compassionate healthcare delivery, as well as the provision of ethical leadership, describing the organization as a true partner in advancing Ghana’s efforts at improving and ensuring quality healthcare for all citizens.
Speaking at the 5th Annual General Conference of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), Hon. Akandoh praised the Association for its decades-long contribution to national health delivery, especially in underserved and remote communities.
The theme for the 5th Annual General Conference of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), “Sustaining Christian Identity, Values, and Ethics in Health Systems Strengthening,” reflects and affirms the Association’s commitment to ensuring ethical leadership and instilling values such as compassion and dedication, as the minister commended it for.
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) is a network organization of 374 health facilities and health training institutions owned by 34 different Christian church denominations.
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) delivers essential health care services to the most vulnerable and underprivileged population groups across all 16 regions of Ghana. CHAG plays a critical role in reaching underserved communities, especially those in remote and hard-to-access areas, ensuring equitable access to quality health care.
According to data from the official website of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), its extensive health infrastructure includes 106 hospitals, 161 clinics, 56 health centers and primary health care facilities, along with 21 health training institutions across the country.
CHAG’s core mission is “to promote the healing ministry of Christ and be a reliable partner in the health sector in providing the health needs of the people in Ghana in fulfillment of Christ’s mandate to heal the sick.”
In line with the core mission of CHAG, the Minister for Health emphasized that healthcare delivery must go beyond technical precision to embrace compassion and empathy.
“Patients often feel treated, but not always cared for. This conference calls us to restore the soul of healthcare, where every encounter becomes a touch of grace.”
Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health,
Hon. Akandoh seized the moment to announce the health ministry’s plans to deepen support for CHAG’s training institutions to further aid the promotion of ethical leadership and to integrate CHAG’s core values into the upcoming Health Sector Medium-Term Development Plan (2026–2029).
The Health Sector Medium-Term Development Plan (2026–2029) is a strategic framework aimed at improving healthcare delivery, financing, and workforce development across the country. It emphasizes collaboration with faith-based providers like CHAG and focuses on sustainable, equitable health outcomes.
The minister also used the opportunity to highlight the government’s new initiatives in the health sector, including the Free Primary Healthcare Policy and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), describing them as transformative efforts to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied care due to cost or geography.
The Free Primary Healthcare Policy aims at guaranteeing free access to essential health services for all residents, especially vulnerable populations. Set to start in January 2026, the policy aims to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage by 2030.
Also, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) is purposed to mobilize funds to aid the treatment and medication of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as stroke, cancer, kidney failure, and diabetes.
Hon. Akandoh emphasized that CHAG’s extensive presence in hard-to-reach areas makes it an indispensable partner in implementing both the Free Primary Healthcare Policy and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares).
“Where resources are limited, values and faith multiply impact.” The minister further remarked.
On behalf of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the minister expressed his profound gratitude, as he described CHAG’s mission as “a sacred calling to heal, uplift, and protect life.”
He therefore pledged greater collaboration between the Ministry of Health and private-sector actors, such as the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), to complete the government’s Agenda 111 project.
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