The Government of Ghana has pledged to construct more than 2,000 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds across the country within the next four years as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, made this known in a video shared by the GHOne media platform, where he emphasized the government’s strong commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure to meet the needs of all Ghanaians.
He explained that every district is now mandated to construct two CHPS compounds each year using funds from their District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). With over 260 districts nationwide, this policy is expected to result in the construction of approximately 600 CHPS compounds annually.
“This year alone, we are targeting nearly 600 CHPS compounds. If we sustain this momentum, we will have over 2,000 new CHPS facilities across the country within four years,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
He highlighted the life-changing impact these facilities can have on local communities, referencing the Abokumano CHPS compound, which was commissioned in April last year. “The information I have is that close to 1,000 patients have already received healthcare at that facility alone. This is a modest CHPS compound, so you can imagine the scale of impact if we successfully add 2,000 more,” he said.
According to him, this massive rollout of CHPS compounds is a deliberate effort to improve healthcare access for millions of Ghanaians, especially those in hard-to-reach areas.
Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that government is poised to construct 600 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds by the end of 2025 to improve access to healthcare across districts… #GHOneNews… pic.twitter.com/VMS6FlFtf3
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) June 29, 2025
“We are committed to making sure our people can access quality healthcare wherever they are. That’s why we are investing in health facilities that directly meet the needs of the people at the community level,” he emphasized.
CHPS compounds play a critical role in primary healthcare, offering essential services such as maternal care, immunizations, and basic treatments. The government’s plan is expected to significantly improve healthcare accessibility and support Ghana’s goal of achieving universal health coverage.
