Summary:
The National Health Policy establishes a multi-sectoral national framework to improve population health and reduce non-communicable diseases.
Description:
The National Health Policy seeks to promote healthy living for all individuals in Ghana. For this purpose, it adopts the broader operational definition of health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organization).
The document sets out broad principles and general recommendations for the health sector. It establishes five core policy objectives. These objectives focus on healthcare system resilience, environmental improvement, socioeconomic status, and sustainable financing. In addition, the framework establishes principles for lifestyle modifications. Moreover, the policy targets the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases, linking these diseases to recent lifestyle changes.