Mahama Cares Support Regional Hospitals To Handle Non-Communicable Diseases

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as Mahama Cares, has intensified preparations for its nationwide rollout to support patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana’s newly created regions.

The initiative aims to ensure that all Ghanaians have access to life-saving care, regardless of their location or financial capacity.

According to a Facebook post by GMTF on Tuesday, February 10, the team is focusing on assessing the readiness of designated regional hospitals that were previously not included in the nationwide evaluation.

“We are back on the road this week, assessing the readiness of designated regional hospitals in Ghana’s newly created regions ahead of our official rollout in April,” the post stated.

“Yesterday, the team, led by Health Policy Advisor Dr. Norbert Kipo, visited the Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital to identify gaps in service delivery for patients suffering from chronic conditions such as cancer, kidney failure, and heart disease.

The assessment aims to determine the resources and infrastructure needed to provide timely and effective NCD care.

The Trust Fund reiterated its commitment to leaving no patient, district, or region behind in the provision of critical healthcare support.

“At the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, our commitment is clear: no patient, no district, and no region will be left behind. We are working to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied life-saving NCD care simply because of cost,” the post emphasised.

Established by President John Dramani Mahama, the GMTF provides financial assistance to Ghanaians battling costly chronic illnesses not fully covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The Fund confirmed that it would continue to implement its mandate deliberately, transparently, and at scale to reach patients across the country.

Assesses Holy Family Hospital

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has continued its needs assessment of selected referral health facilities in the newly created regions, with Day Two of the exercise taking the team to the Holy Family Hospital in Techiman in the Bono East Region.

The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen access to specialised healthcare across the country.

Holy Family Hospital, a well-established secondary health facility under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), plays a vital role in healthcare delivery beyond the Bono East Region.

The hospital provides specialised services to patients from the Bono, Ashanti, and Savannah regions, making it a key referral centre in the middle belt of the country.

According to hospital data, Holy Family Hospital attends to an average of about 750 out-patient department (OPD) cases daily, highlighting its importance in meeting the healthcare needs of a growing population.

The high patient turnout underscores the need for sustained investment in infrastructure, equipment, and specialised services.

During the visit, the GMTF team assessed the hospital’s existing facilities and held discussions with management on how to establish a strong and effective partnership.

The engagement focused on identifying priority areas where support from the Fund could enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with Holy Family Hospital to strengthen its capacity and extend quality, specialised care to patients, particularly those battling chronic non-communicable diseases.

The Fund reiterated its commitment to making a tangible difference by ensuring equitable access to critical healthcare services across all regions of Ghana.