President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a national initiative aimed at enhancing access to healthcare for Ghanaians battling chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
At the launch in Accra on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the former President announced a personal donation of six months of his salary to the fund, popularly dubbed “MahamaCare.”
The fund, a key 2024 campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is designed to provide financial assistance for the treatment and early detection of conditions such as diabetes, cancer, kidney failure, stroke, and hypertension-related complications.
It also seeks to reduce the burden on Ghana’s primary healthcare system by supporting early screening and targeted interventions, particularly in underserved communities.
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In his address, President Mahama emphasized that the success of the initiative depends on broad-based support beyond government channels.
He called on financial institutions, extractive industry players, and private sector entities to allocate portions of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) budgets to the fund.
“This programme must not be seen as the government’s effort alone,” he said. “The people this fund will help are not only citizens; they are your clients, your customers, and even your own staff.”
He expressed hope that his personal commitment would galvanize further contributions from the corporate sector, stressing that every donation has the potential to make a tangible impact.
The launch event also saw contributions from several individuals, including retired medical professionals. President Mahama commended CalBank for its support in organizing the event and acknowledged the efforts of the technical and planning teams that developed the fund’s operational framework.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is set to complement national health efforts, serving as a sustainable platform to ensure equitable access to critical care for chronic illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations.
