Health Ministry pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse, invites him to launch of Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Initiative

A high powered delegation from Ghana’s Ministry of Health has paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to formally invite him to the launch of the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative.

The delegation, led by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Desmond Boateng, used the engagement to brief the revered traditional ruler on the objectives of the programme.

The FPHC initiative is designed to expand access to quality primary healthcare services across the country, with a strong focus on preventive care and early treatment at the community level.

Beyond the official invitation, the team also conveyed their goodwill to the Ga Mantse following his recent accident, expressing gratitude for his recovery and commending his resilience and continued leadership.

Responding to the delegation, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II expressed appreciation for the visit and described the Free Primary Healthcare initiative as a timely and critical intervention in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare delivery system.

He further reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the successful rollout of the programme, pledging to use his influence to champion improved access to quality primary healthcare services within his jurisdiction.

The visit underscores the Ministry’s strategy of engaging traditional authorities as key partners in advancing public health interventions and ensuring community-level impact.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith