President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed that the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy has not only been preserved but significantly strengthened.
Speaking at his media encounter in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, the President addressed widespread misinformation circulating before the December 7, 2024, elections.
“Contrary to the misinformation that was circulated before December 7, 2024, the Free SHS has not only been maintained. We’ve made the highest budget allocation in the history of the policy as of now,” he said.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to education, President Mahama revealed that GHS 3.5 billion has been dedicated to the Free SHS program this year, marking an unprecedented investment in Ghana’s education sector.
He also announced a significant boost to healthcare funding for 2025, reflecting the government’s determination to strengthen the country’s health system amid rising domestic and global health challenges.
The President revealed that the national health budget has increased by 13.4%, rising from GHS 15.6 billion to GHS 17.8 billion.
“This bold step reflects our commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system in the face of both domestic demands and global health risks,” he said.
Source: [AdomOnline]
