President John Dramani Mahama has declared a zero-tolerance stance on the long-standing “no bed syndrome”, insisting that every Ghanaian who seeks medical attention must be attended to.
Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Friday, 27 February, he outlined immediate directives and long-term infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery nationwide.
The President announced that the Ministry of Health will issue new guidelines to ensure that patients facing medical emergencies are received and treated, even under makeshift conditions where necessary.
“You don’t need to have a comfortable bed to save a patient,” he said. “No patient must be turned away from any health facility they report to.”
While interim measures will prioritise emergency care, President Mahama also highlighted plans to expand healthcare capacity through major construction and rehabilitation projects across the country.
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