The government has officially launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, branded as Mahama Cares, aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals battling chronic illnesses such as kidney failure, cancer, and heart conditions.
The launch ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra.
President John Dramani Mahama, in unveiling the initiative, appealed to the private sector to channel their corporate social responsibility efforts toward supporting the fund.
“I want to encourage corporate Ghana—businesses, the mines, the banks, and all other companies—that this Ghana Medical Trust Fund is designed to support your clients, your customers, and in many cases, even your own staff,” he said.
“So, as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), if you give anything, consider that you are giving to your own staff or customers. So, I would like to encourage all corporations in Ghana, both private and public, to at the end of the year, donate some portion of their annual CSR to Ghana Medical Fund because it is going to do a lot of good to the country,” he stated.
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the initiative was long overdue citing the initiative as one that is designed to ensure fairness in healthcare access, particularly for those facing financial barriers to treatment.
In his opening remarks, the sector Minister revealed that a draft bill detailing the management framework of the fund will be presented to parliament.
“The draft bill for the Mahama Care is ready and will be submitted immediately Parliament resumes,” he stated.
He added: “Most importantly, the uncapping of the capping of the national health insurance firm has been removed. This move has unlocked substantial resources to ensure that a dedicated allocation of funds will now support the Mahama Care Programme.”
