France has named Ghana as the first beneficiary of its newly introduced National Health Compact, following a high-level dialogue between President John Dramani Mahama and French President, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris.
President Macron made the announcement on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after President Mahama’s State visit to France.
The development forms part of a broader discussion between the two Presidents, including health, agriculture, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, regional security, and Ghana’s economic recovery.
Also featuring keenly in the discussion was the proposed Accra–Kum asi Expressway as a critical infrastructure project requiring collaboration.
President Mahama’s Accra Reset Initiative, Macron noted, had also received strong recognition during recent international engagements, underscoring the significance of the initiative.
President Mahama was accorded a full state welcome with military honours at Les Invalides ahead of his official meeting with President Macron.
The ceremony was marked by precision and tradition, reflecting the longstanding diplomatic relations between Ghana and France.
President Mahama also held talks with the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher, as part of the visit, where discussions centred on strengthening trade and investment ties, enhancing regional security, and deepening cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
The talk also featured Frances support for maternal health and agriculture in Ghana, as well as the country’s improving economic outlook.
In attendance with President Mahama were a high-level delegation, including Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, National Security Advisor Prosper Bani, Secretary to the President Callistus Mahama, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide Joyce Mogtari, and Ghana’s Ambassador to France Mavis Frimpong.
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