The Ghana Health Service has officially launched the Ghana family planning Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) 2024-2030, a six-year actionable roadmap to advance family planning in the country.
The CIP aims to expand coverage from the current 3% to 75% by 2027, and ultimately to 100% by 2030, while increasing domestic funding for family planning commodities to 20% by 2030.
The event chaired by Osabarima Ansah Sasraku, Chief of Mamfe Akuapem, in his address emphasised that family planning is a fundamental human right, enabling individuals to make informed choices about their socio-economic futures.
Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director-General of the Service, acknowledged the progress made but also called for collective efforts to combat myths and misconceptions that hinder access to Family Planning services.
The event also featured solidarity messages from USAID and UNFPA Ghana , urging increased domestic financing for family planning.
The CIP, expected to cost $114 million, was officially launched by the Deputy Minister of Health, Alex Kwasi Acquah, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to its smooth implementation.