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Ghana Medical Trust Fund

Also known as: GMTF · the Trust Fund · Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares)

Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) — government healthcare initiative providing financial assistance, medical equipment and infrastructure support for chronic disease treatment nationwide.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is exploring partnerships with leading diagnostic service providers to expand access to quality healthcare services for beneficiaries under its Patient Support Programme.

    Ghana Medical Trust Fund explores partnership to expand access to diagnostic services
  3. Joy Online

    a press conference on the budget review, the Abuakwa South MP said the government allocated GH¢34.1 billion to health in the 2026 Budget, GH¢22.8 billion in direct appropriations and GH¢11.2 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Government underspending on healthcare despite GH¢34.1bn allocation – Dr Kingsley Agyemang claims
  4. Joy Online

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has begun work on an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) to improve access to advanced medical imaging services.

    KGL partners GMTF to build ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital
  5. Joy Online

    The leadership of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has updated the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on progress made by the Fund and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country.

    Otumfuo briefed on Ghana Medical Trust Fund’s plan to expand specialised healthcare
  6. Joy Online

    s GH¢1.02bn (22.6%) below the GH¢4.5bn narrative figure, flagged for verification; the Fund’s earmarked-levy transfer and the Scheme’s total budget support may be different accounting bases, so this is a question, not a confirmed contradictionMahamaCares (Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Analysis of the mid-year budget review against the 2026 budget
  7. Joy Online

    Life Care Technology has donated advanced medical equipment valued at GH¢5 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support specialist healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes nationwide.

    Life Care Technology donates GH¢5m medical equipment to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
  8. Joy Online

    Vice President Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), which was complemented by the Free Primary Healthcare initiative.

    Vice President Opoku-Agyemang engages Ghanaians in Maryland, United States
  9. Joy Online

    The leadership of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, led by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, called on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace to brief him on ongoing reforms and key developments within Ghana’s health sector.

    Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefs Otumfuo on progress and vision for expanding specialised healthcare
  10. Joy Online

    KGL Group, in partnership with the KGL Foundation, has begun implementing a major healthcare project to construct a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), following an appeal by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for support to improve diagno

    KGL Group to build state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital
  11. Joy Online

    On healthcare, the Vice President highlighted the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), which she said complements the Free Primary Healthcare initiative.

    Vice President assures Ghanaian diaspora of steady economic recovery, calls for support

Today

  1. KATH celebrates 70th anniversary with inter-directorate sporting games

    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital marked its 70th anniversary with inter-directorate fun games at Paa Joe Stadium, featuring football, athletics, table tennis, volleyball, basketball and indoor games aimed at strengthening staff bonds, promoting teamwork, and encouraging healthy lifestyles among its more than 6,000 employees.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 18 September

  1. Nilex Corp donates US$259,000 medical equipment to Mahama Cares

    Nilex Corp Company Limited has donated medical equipment valued at US$259,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), including ultrasound machines, a portable X-ray machine, and oxygen equipment, to support specialised healthcare delivery and improve treatment services for patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Novartis pledges support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund expansion

    Global healthcare company Novartis has expressed support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, with its President of Global Health signalling willingness to collaborate on research, medical equipment provision, and healthcare professional training to improve access to specialised care for Ghanaians with chronic diseases.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Fidelity Bank donates GH¢200,000 to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to help vulnerable Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases access specialised medical care and critical treatment.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. ADB Ghana Medicals leads engineering works on $100m cancer centre

    Ghanaian healthcare company ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited is leading hospital engineering and infrastructure for the $100 million Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence at Kwaso in the Ashanti Region. The company has expanded from medical equipment supply into hospital engineering, construction, maintenance and project management.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund helps 110 children receive heart care

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has enabled more than 150 cardiac patients, including about 110 children, to access lifesaving heart treatment at the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital during its first year of operation.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana Medical Trust Fund supports 110 children at Cardiothoracic Centre

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund marked its first anniversary by providing financial support for cardiac treatment to more than 110 children at the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, removing barriers to lifesaving care for families unable to afford treatment.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. GMTF invests in cardiac, cancer and diagnostic centres nationwide

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is shifting from paying patients' medical bills to addressing structural healthcare gaps, investing in cardiac centres in Kumasi and Tamale, a cancer facility at Korle Bu, and a US$10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Fund's strategy, informed by a nationwide healthcare needs assessment, combines financial assistance, medical equipment and infrastructure, specialist training and research into non-communicable diseases.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. KATH receives GH¢4m medical equipment from Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital received medical equipment and consumables worth more than GH¢4 million from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, including an Olympus endoscopy tower, jaundice meters, and anaesthesia consumables, as part of the Trust Fund's first-year activities.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Free Primary Healthcare expanded to 135 districts nationwide

    Ghana has expanded its Free Primary Health Care programme to 135 districts across 16 regions through 4,447 health facilities, with a goal of nationwide coverage by 2027. The government has distributed essential equipment, motorbikes and tricycles, and prefabricated health kiosks to support community-level healthcare delivery.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. GMTF donates GH¢4m medical equipment to KATH on first anniversary

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has donated medical equipment and consumables worth more than GH¢4 million to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, including an Olympus endoscopy tower and respiratory consumables. The Fund is also supporting construction of a cardiac intervention centre at KATH, the hospital's first such facility in its 70-year history.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KATH praises Ghana Medical Trust Fund's year-long healthcare support

    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has commended the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for donating medical equipment and consumables worth more than GH¢4 million, including an endoscopy tower and oxygen therapy supplies, as well as funding a cardiac intervention centre under construction. The hospital's CEO said the Fund's impact in one year feels equivalent to seven decades of support.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. GMTF Administrator praises NHIA chief on first anniversary

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator commended the National Health Insurance Authority Director-General for supporting the Fund's establishment, noting that seconded NHIA staff provided critical expertise and guidance during its formative stages.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. GMTF Administrator praises Health Minister's guidance in first year

    The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has praised Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh for his guidance, candour and commitment during the Fund's first year of operations, noting that his collaborative approach to difficult decisions helped shape the Fund's progress.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. NCD Alliance urges government to translate health commitments into action

    NCD Alliance Ghana, marking the 2026 Global Week for Action on NCDs, has called on the government to accelerate efforts to prevent and control non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions. The statement noted that NCDs account for more than 45 per cent of deaths in Ghana, with hypertension affecting between 20 and 30 per cent of adults and recent data showing 48 per cent of reported stroke cases among men aged 30 to 49 years.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. ADB Ghana Medicals commits to strengthening healthcare delivery

    ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited, a Ghanaian healthcare solutions company, says it is committed to transforming healthcare delivery through quality medical equipment, hospital engineering and healthcare infrastructure. CEO Adann Benjamin Diaz says the company aims to build lasting partnerships and deliver quality, reliable and affordable solutions that respond to real healthcare needs.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. GMTF and Ho Teaching Hospital begin Volta cardiology centre planning

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Ho Teaching Hospital have begun discussions to establish a Cardiology Centre for the Volta Region, following President Mahama's pledge. The engagement covered project requirements, implementation strategies, and plans to strengthen collaboration on specialized healthcare access and digital platform integration.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GMTF and Sweden Ghana Medical Centre partner on cancer care access

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre to expand access to specialised healthcare, particularly cancer diagnosis and treatment, for eligible Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The partnership aims to reduce financial barriers preventing patients from accessing essential medical services.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Vice President meets Ghanaian community in Rwanda, discusses Reset Agenda

    Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang met with Ghanaians in Kigali to discuss their experiences and share updates on government's Reset Agenda, emphasizing progress in stabilizing the economy, investments in road infrastructure, decentralization, and healthcare initiatives including Free Primary Healthcare and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. MFWA challenges CAGD refusal to disclose Mahama Cares deduction details

    The Media Foundation for West Africa has referred the Controller and Accountant General's Department to the Right to Information Commission after the Department refused to release information on salary deductions for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), citing confidentiality protections under the Right to Information Act.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Christian Council pledges support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    The Christian Council of Ghana has committed to mobilising churches and communities to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund's mission of providing critical medical care to Ghanaians who cannot afford it, viewing the work as an extension of Christian responsibility to care for the sick.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mahama opens 28th AMCOA Conference on healthcare regulation

    President Mahama opened the 28th Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa in Accra, calling on African nations to take charge of and protect their healthcare systems. The five-day conference, themed "Responsive Regulation for Safer Communities Towards Universal Health Coverage," addresses the role of effective healthcare regulation in achieving universal health coverage across Africa.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 23 August

  1. GMTF Administrator describes financial hardship after 2012 election loss

    Obuobia Opoku-Darko, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, has recounted the financial difficulties she faced after losing the 2012 parliamentary election in Weija-Gbawe Constituency, including a period when she could not afford prepaid credit and her home fell quiet as people stopped seeking her assistance.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. ADB Ghana Medicals builds Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye

    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

  2. GMTF explores local cancer and heart medicine manufacturing

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Mining firms must invest in healthcare, GMTF administrator urges

    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

  2. GMTF administrator urges mining sector healthcare investment

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Mining administrator urges industry to invest more in healthcare

    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

  2. Ghana's NHIS levy uncapped to strengthen universal health coverage

    Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme, established under Act 852 in 2012, mandates membership for all residents and covers approximately 95 per cent of disease conditions recorded in Ghana, with vulnerable groups including children under 18 and pregnant women exempted from registration and premium fees.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Over 500 attend National Mining Dialogue 2026 by Asempa FM

    More than 500 people attended the National Mining Dialogue 2026 organised by Asempa 94.7 FM and its flagship programme Ekosii Sen, exceeding the organisers' initial expectation of 200 participants. The event took place at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in partnership with Semmis DS Group Limited and support from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, and other stakeholders.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

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