President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Finance Minister has allocated GH¢2.1 billion to support the government’s flagship Mahama Care initiative, aimed at addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Speaking at the 23rd anniversary and thanksgiving service of First Sky Construction Company in Accra on Sunday, President Mahama explained that the funds will provide financial relief to patients suffering from costly NCDs, which often impose heavy burdens on families.
“This year, the Minister of Finance has allocated GH¢2.1 billion to Mahama Care, which will be mainly for non-communicable diseases—for persons with stroke, kidney problems, and other cancers,” he said.
“The thing about these diseases is that they are very expensive to treat, and that is why the government has to come in and provide support,” the President added.
President Mahama also expressed gratitude to individuals and organizations that have supported the programme and contributed to philanthropic efforts in Ghana’s health sector.
Mahama Care was introduced after President Mahama assumed office in 2025 as a specialised health insurance policy designed to provide free medical treatment for persons with disabilities and patients suffering from non-communicable diseases.
