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President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to donate six months of his salary to the newly launched Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also branded as Mahama Cares, as part of efforts to strengthen access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians battling chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
The announcement was made during the official launch of the Fund at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra on Tuesday. The initiative aims to provide financial support to patients who face economic barriers in accessing critical medical treatment, including dialysis and cancer care.
In a moving speech, President Mahama recounted the loss of his father to prostate cancer in 2001 and his mother to hypertension-related complications in 2016. He also shared the ongoing struggle of a staff member’s child who requires weekly dialysis due to chronic kidney disease.
“This is not just a policy initiative—it is a personal mission,” the President stated. “We must work to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied treatment due to financial constraints.”
President Mahama also appealed to corporate Ghana to commit a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. He emphasized that the fund would benefit not only the general public but also employees and clients of the businesses themselves.
“I urge companies—banks, mining firms, and other institutions—to see this as an investment in the lives of their customers and staff. Your contributions will go a long way to save lives,” he added.
The Fund is expected to serve as a lifeline for thousands of patients across the country and marks a significant step in the government’s commitment to equitable healthcare delivery.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is now open to contributions from individuals, institutions, and philanthropic organizations.
