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Novartis Pledges Support for GMTF Research, Healthcare Delivery
Global healthcare giant Novartis has thrown its weight behind the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), describing the initiative as a critical and timely intervention capable of saving lives and expanding access to specialised healthcare.
The President of Global Health and Swiss Country Director of Novartis, Dr. Lutz Hegeman, made this pronouncement when he led a delegation from the company to engage the management of the Trust Fund.
Dr. Hegeman said Novartis is prepared to work closely with the GMTF to ensure that more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases could access financial support for specialised treatment.
He commended the Trust Fund’s mandate to address critical gaps in healthcare delivery and technology, saying its objectives closely aligned with the work of...
GMTF Administrator applauds NHIA boss on first anniversary
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku has commended the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, for his significant contribution to the establishment and growth of the Fund.
According to the Administrator, the secondment of NHIA staff to the GMTF during its formative stages provided the Fund with critical expertise and institutional knowledge needed to build its systems and processes.
In a message marking the first anniversary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, the Administrator said starting the Fund from the ground up required putting systems in place, bringing people together and developing processes, making the support from the NHIA particularly valuable.
She said, the seconded staff did more than provide additional manpower, noting that they brought “rich experience, institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of the work” to the Fund.
“They rolled up their sleeves, became part of the team, took on the pressure with us and gave an incredible account of themselves,” she...
GMTF Signs Deal to Expand Cancer Care Access
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre to strengthen access to specialised healthcare, particularly cancer diagnosis and treatment, for eligible Ghanaians living with chronic non-communicable diseases.
The partnership marks a significant step in the Trust Fund’s efforts to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent patients from accessing critical medical services.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Administrator of GMTF, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku said the agreement moves the two institutions from discussions to a formal commitment to work together in improving access to quality healthcare.
According to her, the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre was selected as a key partner because of its specialised services, particularly in cancer care, including...
Christian Council Pledges Nationwide Support for GMTF
The Christian Council of Ghana has thrown its full weight behind the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), pledging to become a strong advocate for the Trust Fund and help mobilise nationwide support for its mission to save the lives of Ghanaians who cannot afford critical medical care.
Executive Secretary of the Council, Rev. Dr. Cyril G. K. Fayose, says the Council considers the work of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund an extension of the Christian responsibility to care for the sick and alleviate human suffering.
Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of GMTF led by its Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku and a member of the Board of Directors, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, Rev. Dr. Fayose declared that the Christian Council had “caught the back” of the Trust Fund and would support it “through and through.”
According to him, the work of the Trust Fund reflects the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, who reached out to the sick, restored hope...
GMTF Explores Local Production of Cancer Medicines
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is exploring a strategic partnership with Atlantic Lifesciences Limited and the PharmaNova Group to locally manufacture critical medicines...
