BREAKING: France announces Ghana as the first beneficiary of newly established National Health Compact
Ghana has been named by France as the first recipient of its newly launched National Health Compact, following high-level bilateral talks between President John Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
The announcement was made by President Macron on Wednesday, April 8, after President Mahama’s state visit to France.
The decision emerged from wider discussions between the two leaders, covering key sectors such as health, agriculture, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, regional security, and Ghana’s economic recovery.
A major highlight of the talks was the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, identified as a vital infrastructure project requiring joint collaboration.
President Macron also emphasized the importance of the Accra Reset Initiative led by President Mahama, noting that it has gained strong international recognition in recent engagements.
Earlier, President Mahama received a full state welcome with military honours at Les Invalides before his official meeting with President Macron. The ceremony reflected the enduring diplomatic ties between Ghana and France through its display of tradition and precision.
During the visit, President Mahama also met with the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher. Their discussions focused on boosting trade and investment, strengthening regional security, and expanding cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
Support from France in areas such as maternal health and agriculture, along with Ghana’s improving economic outlook, also featured prominently in the talks.
The President was accompanied by 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.
