Also known as: Ms Darko-Opoku · Mrs Darko-Opoku · Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku · Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku · Madam Darko-Opoku · Mrs. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku · Mrs Obuobia Darko-Opoku · Madam Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku · Madam Opoku-Darko · Ms. Darko-Opoku · Obuobia Darko
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, advocating for expanded access to specialised healthcare and diagnostic services across Ghana.
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Patients seeking support under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will be enrolled onto a central digital platform through specialist doctors at designated hospitals across the country, Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku has disclosed. …
How the Ghana Medical Trust Fund digital platform will support chronic disease patientsThe Ghanaian Times
The Administrator of the Ghana Health Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the Patient Support Programme under the Fund is ready for nationwide rollout next month. …
Mahama Cares spends GH¢4.8m on life-saving treatments • 50 patients benefit at pilot phase – AdministratorJoy Online
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has raised concern over the acute shortage of specialist healthcare professionals in northern Ghana, revealing that the entire northern sector has only two practising cardiologists serving millions of p …
There are only 2 cardiologists serving northern Ghana – GMTF AdministratorJoy Online
… Administrator of the Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said the initiative forms part of a broader nationwide investment drive in health infrastructure and medical equipment aimed at addressing critical gaps in Ghana’s healthcare system. …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund eyes establishment of 3 more cancer treatment centres under long-term health strategyJoy Online
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has stated that the Fund does not cover the cost of medical treatment sought outside Ghana. …
Mahama Cares won’t fund medical treatment abroad – AdministratorJoy Online
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the Fund has invested over GH¢36 million in strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening specialist healthcare training in the country. …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund invests over GH¢36m in specialist health training – Obuobia Darko-OpokuJoy Online
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has called on Ghanaians, corporate institutions, and development partners to support efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare services across the country. …
GMTF boss calls for national support to expand specialised healthcareJoy Online
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has praised President John Dramani Mahama and government appointees for contributing portions of their salaries to support the MahamaCares Initiative. …
Obuobia Darko-Opoku commends Mahama for donating 6 months’ salary to Medical Trust FundJoy Online
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the MahamaCares Patient Support Programme will initially operate through 29 hospitals across the country. …
MahamaCares programme to launch through 29 hospitals nationwide — Obuobia Darko-OpokuJoy Online
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has disclosed that over GH¢4.8 million has been spent to support persons living with chronic illnesses across the country, covering a wide range of critical medical interventi …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund spends over GH¢4.8m on life-saving treatments nationwide – Adjoa ObuobiaADB Ghana Medicals is constructing and equipping a new Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to expand access to specialised cardiac and thoracic care in Ghana. Construction commenced in January and is progressing steadily, with stakeholders recently reviewing technical requirements including power capacity, utilities integration and structural planning.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ADB Ghana Medicals is constructing and equipping a new Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to expand access to specialised cardiac and thoracic care in Ghana. Construction commenced in January and is progressing steadily, with stakeholders recently reviewing technical requirements including power capacity, utilities integration and structural planning.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Medical Trust Fund is exploring a strategic partnership with Atlantic Lifesciences Limited and PharmaNova Group to locally manufacture critical medicines for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions, aimed at reducing treatment costs for Ghanaians and decreasing dependence on costly imports.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has challenged mining companies to invest in healthcare systems in their host communities, arguing that Ghana's people are its greatest resource and that robust infrastructure is essential because "at 2 AM, money cannot buy time." She cited findings from a nationwide needs assessment showing critical gaps in Ghana's public tertiary health sector, including only two functional MRI machines and five mammogram machines across teaching, regional and referral hospitals.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund administrator has challenged mining companies to invest in healthcare infrastructure for mining communities, arguing that true wealth lies in people, not resources, and that healthcare crises affect all Ghanaians regardless of wealth.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has challenged Ghana's mining industry to prioritise investment in healthcare systems in mining communities, arguing that the true wealth of a nation lies in its people and that infrastructure matters most in medical emergencies.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has signed a partnership agreement with MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to improve access to diagnostic services and strengthen healthcare delivery across Ghana, with a focus on early disease detection and chronic disease management.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has partnered with MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to improve access to quality diagnostic healthcare services and support early detection of diseases nationwide.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, an initiative aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Fund's delegation to strengthen partnerships with traditional authorities and raise public awareness of the Fund's mission.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund donated 100 boxes of bottled water and 100 boxes of assorted soft drinks to the Ga Mantse to support this year's Homowo Festival. The Ga Mantse praised the gesture as a demonstration of respect for Ghana's cultural heritage and a strengthening of partnerships between traditional institutions and national development initiatives.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund appealed to the Ga Mantse to support efforts to increase public awareness of the Fund so that more Ghanaians living with chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, kidney disease, and heart disease can access financial assistance for treatment.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy company BOSTenergies has contributed GH₵1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to help Ghanaians access life-saving medical treatments including chemotherapy, dialysis, and cardiac surgery. The donation aims to support patients facing financial barriers to specialised healthcare.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has presented a full container of medical equipment, consumables and healthcare supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service, described as one of the largest healthcare support packages the service has received. The Fund's Administrator stressed that access to quality healthcare should not depend on a person's status or location, and that strengthening healthcare in prisons protects the wider public.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has presented a full container load of medical equipment, consumables and healthcare supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery in correctional facilities across the country. The donation, described as one of the largest healthcare support packages received by the Ghana Prisons Service, aligns with the Trust Fund's mission to ensure quality healthcare is accessible to every Ghanaian.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is exploring partnerships with MDS-Lancet Laboratories and Quest Medical Imaging to expand access to quality diagnostic services for its beneficiaries. The discussions focused on leveraging the providers' networks and aligning services with the Trust Fund's approved tariffs.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and KGL Group have begun construction of an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital in Accra, equipped with MRI, CT scanner, mammography, X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment to improve access to advanced imaging services.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Fund's progress and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country, with a focus on reducing financial burden on patients requiring treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Life Care Technology has donated advanced medical equipment valued at GH¢5 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, comprising an Olympus Endoscopy Tower, 10 jaundice meters, and anaesthesia accessories and consumables, to support specialist healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes nationwide.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
KGL Group and its foundation will construct a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, equipped with MRI, CT scanner, mammography, X-ray and fluoroscopy machines, after the Ghana Medical Trust Fund appealed for support to improve diagnostic services.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and the World Health Organisation have held discussions on strengthening collaboration to improve access to specialised healthcare services across the country, with a focus on the Trust Fund's four-pillar mandate, financial sustainability, governance and accountability.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is reviewing its partnership with Cape Coast Teaching Hospital as it transitions from a pilot phase into full-scale implementation. The collaboration has successfully treated five patients under the Fund's 50-patient pilot programme, and discussions will focus on improving service delivery and implementing the GMTFcare digital platform for patient registration.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, established under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to replace the previous cardiac unit destroyed by fire in March 2025. The upgraded facility is equipped with modern technology for diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nivaansh MediQas Ghana Ltd. has donated three Eaglenos Blood Gas Analysers and 75 test cartridges valued at GH¢300,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support specialist healthcare delivery and diagnostic capacity.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Contractors assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Tamale Teaching Hospital management that the ultra-modern Cardiology Centre is on schedule for completion by end of August, with project engineers working around the clock to meet the deadline. When finished, the facility will serve as a major referral hub for advanced heart care in Northern Ghana, reducing the need for patients to travel to Accra or Kumasi for specialized cardiac services.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Contractors building an ultra-modern Cardiology Centre at Tamale Teaching Hospital have assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund that the project remains scheduled for completion by the end of August. Once completed, the centre is expected to serve as a major referral hub for advanced heart care in Northern Ghana, offering comprehensive cardiovascular services including advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Tamale Teaching Hospital held a review meeting to assess their partnership progress and strengthen specialized healthcare delivery. The meeting evaluated the Trust Fund's 50-patient pilot programme, under which Tamale Teaching Hospital provided care for four patients, and aimed to identify improvements as the programme expands.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National House of Chiefs has questioned the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund beyond the current administration and called for the slogan "MahamaCares" to be de-emphasised to avoid politicisation. The traditional leaders cited abandoned projects like Agenda 111 and Saglemi Housing and requested assurances that the free national health care initiative will continue beyond 2028.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →