Mahama govt converts words into action

In a significant demonstration of its commitment to improving access to healthcare, the Presidency has contributed GH¢6,102,737.80 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), popularly known as MahamaCares, to support Ghanaians facing critical medical conditions.

The contribution fulfils a pledge made by President John Dramani Mahama and government appointees at the launch of the fund. Under the pledge, the President committed six months of his basic salary, while presidential staffers and government appointees pledged one month's salary each to support the initiative.

Senior Presidential Advisors and staff of the Office of the President, led by the Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, presented the cheque to the administrators of the fund on June 15, 2026.

Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation ceremony, Nana Oye explained that the donation is intended to support Ghanaians battling severe non-communicable diseases and struggling with the high cost of specialist medical treatment.

She noted that beyond the monetary value, the contribution represents hope and relief for thousands of patients and their families.

“Supporting fellow citizens during moments of profound health vulnerability must be a shared national endeavour,” Nana Oye told Modern Ghana News.

“For countless families, medical expenses have forced asset sales, savings depletion, or untreated illness. This intervention directly addresses those barriers, providing pathways for patients needing chemotherapy, kidney treatment, life-saving surgeries, and other essential interventions.

“Health equity cannot be outsourced. Supporting citizens through moments of medical vulnerability is a core responsibility of government and society,” she added.

Nana Oye called on individuals, institutions, civil society organisations, religious and traditional leaders, the international community, and corporate entities to support the fund and contribute towards expanding access to critical healthcare services.

On behalf of President Mahama and the government, she said the contribution reflects the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration's commitment to people centred governance by aligning public leadership with the everyday realities of citizens and prioritising health as a national development issue.

The former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection stressed that the true value of the initiative would be measured by the number of lives saved, treatments provided, families protected from catastrophic healthcare costs, and futures restored.

She said the Mahama administration had demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens and called on all Ghanaians to contribute towards building a more inclusive and resilient healthcare system.

“We commend the Fund Administrator, Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko Opoku, for the impact they are making in saving lives and improving access to critical healthcare services,” Nana Oye stated.

Receiving the cheque, Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko Opoku, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, described the contribution as a strong demonstration of leadership, solidarity and social inclusion.

She said the fund was established to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied access to life saving treatment because of financial constraints.

According to her, the initiative reflects a people centred approach to governance that recognises healthcare as a fundamental right and positions public officials as active participants in addressing gaps in healthcare delivery.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund remains open to contributions from all Ghanaians.

With the Presidency fulfilling its pledge, stakeholders say the challenge now is for individuals, institutions and organisations across the country to support the initiative and help build a healthier and more inclusive nation.