The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as Mahama Cares, is intensifying preparations for its nationwide rollout to support patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana’s newly created regions.
The initiative aims to ensure that all Ghanaians can access life-saving care, regardless of location or financial capacity.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, February 10, GMTF said its team is assessing the readiness of designated regional hospitals that were previously excluded from nationwide evaluations.
“We are back on the road this week, assessing the readiness of designated regional hospitals in Ghana’s newly created regions ahead of our official rollout in April,” the post stated.
Yesterday, the team, led by Health Policy Advisor Dr. Norbert Kipo, visited the Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital to identify gaps in service delivery for patients with chronic conditions such as cancer, kidney failure, and heart disease. The assessment aims to determine the resources and infrastructure needed to provide timely and effective NCD care.
The Trust Fund reiterated its commitment to leaving no patient, district, or region behind. “At the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, our commitment is clear: no patient, no district, and no region will be left behind. We are working to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied life-saving NCD care simply because of cost,” the post emphasised.
Established by President John Dramani Mahama, the GMTF provides financial assistance to Ghanaians battling costly chronic illnesses not fully covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Fund confirmed it will continue implementing its mandate deliberately, transparently, and at scale to reach patients across the country.
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