GHS to Roll Out 24-Hour Services at CHPS Compounds and Polyclinics
GHS says move will improve access to care and support the national 24-hour economy initiative
- GHS to implement 24-hour services at CHPS compounds and polyclinics
- Move aligns with government’s 24-hour economy policy
- 600 new CHPS compounds planned nationwide by end of 2025
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to roll out 24-hour operations at CHPS compounds and polyclinics across the country as part of a national effort to align healthcare delivery with the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
Announcing the initiative at a press conference on Monday, July 14, 2025, GHS Director-General Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea stated that the move will ensure continuous access to healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
He emphasized the importance of enhancing service delivery to meet the evolving needs of citizens at all hours of the day.
“This is in line with the government’s 24-Hour Economy Model and is also an opportunity for us to improve healthcare services, especially in areas where night-time access is currently limited,” Dr. Akoriyea said. He also assured that security measures will be implemented to support these extended hours.
This announcement follows the government’s recent pledge to expand healthcare infrastructure. On June 20, Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed plans to construct 600 new CHPS compounds by the end of 2025—ensuring that each district builds at least two new facilities this year.
With more than 2,000 CHPS compounds projected over the next four years, the dual focus on infrastructure and 24-hour accessibility marks a major step in making quality primary healthcare available to every Ghanaian, regardless of time or location.
