Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has pledged four months of her salary to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a flagship initiative under the Mahama Cares programme.
This generous gesture underscores the government’s commitment to providing relief to citizens living with chronic diseases that are not fully covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
President John Dramani Mahama, while addressing the public on the 120-day social contract with Ghanaians, highlighted the significance of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. This bold national policy provides direct financial support to Ghanaians suffering from chronic diseases, serving as a lifeline for those in need.
“The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is a bold national policy that provides direct financial support to Ghanaians who are suffering from chronic diseases that are not fully covered by our national health insurance scheme. It serves as a lifeline for chronic disease care,” President Mahama explained.
The President also revealed his own contribution to the fund, pledging six months of his salary to kick-start the initiative. “On April 29, I officially launched the fund, where I pledged six months of my salary as my contribution to start. Vice President Naana Jane also promised four months of her salary,” he added.
To encourage widespread participation, President Mahama called on all citizens to contribute to the fund, emphasizing that every contribution counts. “I encourage every Ghanaian to contribute as you are willing and able. The shortcode for the contribution across all mobile networks is 225#,” he urged.
The disbursement of funds to support financially struggling patients is expected to commence once the governing board of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is constituted. The Mahama Cares programme is part of a broader effort to strengthen Ghana’s social protection and healthcare delivery systems, ensuring that no Ghanaian battling a chronic condition is left behind due to lack of financial support.
