GHS to Extend CHPS, Polyclinic Hours to 24/7 Under Government’s 24-Hour Economy Agenda
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to extend operating hours at Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and polyclinics to 24 hours, as part of efforts to align with the government’s 24-hour economic policy.
Director-General of the GHS, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, made the announcement at a press conference in Accra on Monday, July 14, 2025, stating that the move is aimed at providing round-the-clock access to healthcare services nationwide.
“The reason is to align with the 24-Hour Economy Model. The other reason is to take advantage of this opportunity to improve our services. Currently, many CHPS facilities do not run 24-hour operations, and at night, people often struggle to access care,” Dr. Akoriyea said.
He further assured the public that appropriate security measures would be implemented to support the expanded hours of operation, particularly in remote or vulnerable communities.
The announcement comes on the back of the government’s plan to rapidly expand healthcare infrastructure across the country. On June 20, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed that the government intends to construct at least 600 new CHPS compounds across all districts by the end of 2025.
“Each district is required to construct two new CHPS compounds this year. That amounts to about 600 CHPS compounds in 2025 alone. If we sustain this momentum, we could exceed 2,000 CHPS compounds over the next four years,” Mr. Ofosu stated.
The twin strategies of infrastructure expansion and 24/7 service availability are expected to revolutionize healthcare delivery in underserved areas and support the broader goal of inclusive economic development under the 24-hour economy initiative.
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