President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s Ministry of Health and financial policymakers to rethink the way health is positioned within the national agenda urging them to see it not as a financial burden, but as a strategic investment in economic growth and development.
Speaking at the 2025 Africa Health Sovereignty Summit on Tuesday, August 5, President Mahama emphasised that robust investment in health is essential for building a resilient economy and achieving sustainable national progress.
“Health is wealth,” the President declared. “We must reframe the economies of wellbeing. We are not merely reacting to emergencies; we are building systems that create jobs, reduce inequalities, and uphold the dignity of every Ghanaian, no matter where you are.”
He further urged economists and financial planners to revise how national accounts are calculated, stressing the need to recognise health as a productivity multiplier rather than a consumption cost. According to him, such a shift is critical for mobilising long-term funding and driving innovation in health systems.
The summit brought together health experts, policymakers, and development partners across the continent to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa’s health sovereignty and ensuring that investments in health directly support broader socio-economic transformation.
