President John Dramani Mahama has said that the commissioning of the completed E-Block at Paga Senior High School marks another step in the government’s efforts to expand infrastructure and improve access to quality secondary education across the country.
Speaking at the ceremony as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper East Region, he assured students and staff of the government’s commitment to creating a better learning environment at Paga SHS.
President Mahama said ending the double-track system will increase student-teacher contact hours and contribute to improved WASSCE performance.
He also announced plans to establish E-Blocks in densely populated areas across major cities to serve as Community Day Senior High Schools, enabling children to attend schools closer to their homes.
President John Dramani Mahama also urged Ghanaians to fully embrace the Free Primary Healthcare programme, particularly the home visits designed to bring essential healthcare services directly to households.
Speaking at a Free Primary Healthcare durbar at the Zuarungu Health Centre as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper East Region, President Mahama described the home visits as a critical component of the programme.
He said community health nurses and volunteers will conduct basic screenings, including checks for hypertension and diabetes, while identifying pregnant women, newborns, and others who may require further medical attention.
President Mahama encouraged households to welcome health workers and follow up on referrals, stressing that early detection can prevent serious health complications.
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to universal healthcare, emphasising that access to quality healthcare should not depend on where a person lives.
“People should not die because of where they were born or where they live. Everybody has a right to good healthcare,” President Mahama said.
