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WHO Calls for Sustainable Funding for Medical Trust Fund-1
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for its progress during its first year, describing the initiative as a significant step towards reducing financial hardship for Ghanaians living with chronic and high-cost diseases.
Speaking on the first anniversary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, WHO Country Representative to Ghana, Dr. Fiona Braka, congratulated the government, the leadership of the Fund and the people of Ghana for what she described as significant progress since its establishment.
Dr. Braka particularly acknowledged President John Dramani Mahama for the vision behind the Fund, saying the initiative was making a difference by helping vulnerable patients access treatment without being overwhelmed by the cost of care.
She said the Fund was complementary to other government health initiatives, including the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),...
Eric Opoku Launches GH¢3m Agricultural Education Fund
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has launched the Agricultural Education Transformation Fund with an initial GH¢3 million, describing it as a...
BOSTenergies Donates GH₵1 Million to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
BOSTenergies has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Ghana with a donation of GH₵1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), strengthening the Fund's mission to provide life-saving treatment for Ghanaians battling chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
The donation will support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund's work in financing specialised healthcare for patients who are unable to afford treatment, while expanding access to critical medical interventions and easing the financial burden on thousands of families across the country.
Presenting the cheque, the Managing Director of BOSTenergies, Afetsi Awoonor, said the company was proud to partner with an institution that is already making a profound difference in the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
He said "healthcare is one of the greatest investments any nation can make. At BOSTenergies, we believe every Ghanaian deserves the opportunity to receive...
KGL Partners Ghana Medical Trust Fund to Build Ultra-Modern Diagnostic Centre at Ridge Hospital
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has commenced the implementation of a major healthcare infrastructure...
National House of Chiefs Endorses Ghana Medical Trust Fund
The National House of Chiefs has thrown its full support behind the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), pledging to champion the initiative across the country and help ensure that more Ghanaians suffering from chronic diseases benefit from the life-saving intervention.
The endorsement, described as a major boost for the Trust Fund, is expected to significantly deepen public awareness and strengthen efforts to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for thousands of vulnerable Ghanaians.
The commitment was made when the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, paid a courtesy call on the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to seek the support of the country's revered traditional leadership in advancing the Trust Fund's mandate.
Addressing the chiefs, Ms. Darko-Opoku described traditional rulers as trusted custodians of Ghanaian communities whose influence would be instrumental in ensuring that every eligible Ghanaian becomes aware of the Trust Fund and accesses the financial support it offers.
She explained that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund was established by President John Dramani Mahama as a comprehensive national intervention to ease the financial burden faced by patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, kidney disease requiring dialysis, heart conditions and stroke.
According to her, the partnership with the National House of Chiefs is particularly significant because it also addresses a challenge many traditional leaders have...
