Health
“Health Is Wealth, Not a Cost” – Mahama Calls for Mindset Shift on Healthcare Investment
At the 2025 Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, President Mahama urged Ghanaian authorities to prioritize healthcare as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and national development rather than viewing it as a financial liability.
- Mahama says healthcare should be seen as a strategic investment, not a cost burden
- Urges economists to recognize health as a productivity multiplier
- Calls for innovative, sustainable financing to transform Africa’s health systems
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s Ministry of Health and financial planners to shift their perspective on healthcare—urging them to view it as a critical investment rather than an economic burden.
Speaking at the 2025 Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, Mahama emphasized that healthcare fuels job creation, economic growth, and equity.
He also urged economists to factor in the value of health as a productivity driver in national economic metrics.
The summit gathered experts to explore bold strategies for enhancing Africa’s health sovereignty through sustainable, transformative investment.
