The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has contributed GH¢300,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in support of the ongoing “Heal Ghana Month” campaign, aimed at improving access to critical healthcare for vulnerable patients nationwide.
The donation followed a courtesy visit by the Fund’s Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, to the Authority’s headquarters, where she met with Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Awusi. What began as a routine engagement quickly became a significant show of support for the Fund’s activities.
Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, who previously served as Deputy CEO of the GFZA, was warmly welcomed by the Board, senior management, and staff during the visit. Dr. Awusi commended the work of the Fund, praising the speed with which it has begun making an impact on lives across the country. She highlighted the Fund’s 50-case pilot programme, which has already supported patients in urgent need of medical care.
Dr. Awusi also noted the Fund’s investment in healthcare infrastructure, including the construction of three catheterisation laboratories at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Tamale Teaching Hospital. On behalf of the GFZA, she presented a cheque for GH¢300,000, saying:
“This is just the beginning. The Ghana Free Zones Authority will continue to stand by you and support this cause because we truly appreciate the work you and your team are doing for Ghanaians.”
Expressing gratitude, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku thanked the CEO, Board, and management of the Authority, emphasizing the importance of corporate and individual support for the Fund.
“This kind of support is exactly what we have been appealing for since the establishment of the Fund,” she said, noting that the Trust Fund currently relies mainly on 20 per cent of resources from the National Health Insurance Authority.
She further encouraged companies operating under the GFZA to contribute to the initiative, stating:
“The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is a national intervention that will save lives regardless of a person’s status or political affiliation. For that reason, we must all be concerned about its sustainability and contribute towards it.”
The GFZA’s donation adds momentum to the “Heal Ghana Month” campaign, which seeks to mobilise national support to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied essential medical treatment due to financial constraints.
