Health is an Investment, Not a Cost – CHAG Boss Tells Goverent

Story By: Deborah Adorsu

The Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana, CHAG, has told government that health must be treated as an investment, not a cost.

He said spending on healthcare yields long term benefits for the economy, productivity, and national development.

Speaking on healthcare financing in the country, he noted that a healthy population is the foundation for a strong workforce and sustainable growth.

According to him, government must increase and sustain investment in the health sector, particularly in infrastructure, human resources, and frontline services.

He stressed that cutting back on health spending only increases the burden of disease and the cost of care in the future.

The CHAG Executive Director added that every cedi invested in health must deliver measurable outcomes for patients, especially in underserved communities.