Ghana to Build 600 CHPS Compounds by 2025 to Boost Rural Healthcare

 

The Ghanaian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct 600 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds nationwide by the end of 2025. Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced that each district must build at least two compounds this year to enhance healthcare access in underserved rural areas. 

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These CHPS facilities, pivotal to Ghana’s primary healthcare system, aim to deliver essential medical services closer to communities, alleviating pressure on major hospitals. The government also outlined long-term goals to expand beyond 600 units, potentially reaching 2,000 compounds within four years. This initiative underscores a commitment to strengthening rural health infrastructure, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all Ghanaians.