Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund a beacon of hope for people with chronic health issues – Mahama

President John Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund (MahamaCares) initiative, saying it is not just a healthcare programme, but a symbol of hope for thousands of families across the country.

Speaking at the launch of the initiative on Tuesday, April 29, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Mr Mahama described the initiative as a beacon of hope for thousands of Ghanaians facing long-term health challenges.

“Ladies and gentlemen, today we are launching more than just an initiative. We are launching hope – hope for thousands of Ghanaians living with chronic diseases, hope for families battling the overwhelming cost of care,” he said.

He emphasised that the fund marks a critical step towards health equity, declaring, “This is hope for a future where the quality of life is not determined by one’s ability to pay for essential treatment.”

President Mahama noted that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is designed to support specialist-level treatment for a wide range of chronic illnesses, including cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney failure, stroke, and others.

Support

Mahama, while launching the Fund pleaded with the private sector to commit their corporate social responsibility to the Mahama Cares.

“I want to encourage corporate Ghana, businesses, the mines, the banks, and all the other companies, that this Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is coming to your clients who save their monies in your banks or do business with you. Some of them are even your own staff.

“So, as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), if you give anything, consider that you are giving to your own staff or customers. So, I would like to encourage all corporations in Ghana, both private and public, to at the end of the year, donate some portion of their annual CSR to Ghana Medical Fund because it is going to do a lot of good to the country,” he stated.