US EditionPresident Mahama donates six months of his salary to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
- On April 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra, former President John Dramani Mahama contributed half a year's worth of his earnings to help launch the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
- The fund, also called Mahama Cares, was created to support Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases amid a rising mortality rate from such illnesses between 2012 and 2023.
- The initiative prioritizes patients aged 18 to 45, covering treatment costs beyond the National Health Insurance Scheme while encouraging corporate contributions as part of their social responsibility.
- Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh highlighted that non-communicable diseases are responsible for nearly 43% of deaths from all causes in Ghana, and encouraged companies to contribute, emphasizing that their support will significantly help in saving lives.
- The Fund is expected to ease financial barriers to specialist care for thousands of patients, reflecting Mahama’s campaign pledge and urging corporate Ghana to invest in their clients’ and staff’s health.
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President Mahama Donates Six Months' Salary to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
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