Naana Jane Donates 4 Months’ Salary to Support Ghana Medical Trust Fund – Mahama

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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has pledged four months of her salary to the newly established Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a key component of the Mahama administration’s flagship health initiative, Mahama Cares.

President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Wednesday, May 7, during a public address updating citizens on his administration’s 120-day social contract.

He explained that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is designed to offer financial assistance to citizens battling chronic diseases that are not adequately covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

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“The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is a bold national policy that provides direct financial support to Ghanaians who are suffering from chronic diseases that are not fully covered by our national health insurance scheme,” Mahama stated.

He noted that at the launch of the fund on April 29, he pledged six months of his own salary to kickstart the initiative. Vice President Naana Jane’s pledge of four months’ salary further boosts the fund’s early momentum.

President Mahama encouraged all Ghanaians to contribute to the fund using the shortcode *225# on all mobile networks, emphasizing that the initiative relies on collective support.

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He also assured the public that disbursements to support struggling patients would begin as soon as the governing board for the fund is officially constituted.

The Mahama Cares programme forms part of a broader agenda to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare and social protection systems, with a focus on ensuring that no citizen is left behind due to financial hardship in accessing chronic disease care.

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