Accra, Ghana – In a gesture of solidarity, the Ministry of the Interior, along with its Minister, Deputy Minister, and 11 agencies, has collectively donated GH¢1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares. The presentation took place at a brief ceremony at Jubilee House in Accra.
Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister of the Interior, who led the delegation, stated that the donation was an act of goodwill, emphasizing that illness transcends all boundaries and can affect anyone.
President John Dramani Mahama expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of the Interior and its agencies for their support, highlighting that the initiative is founded on compassion, equity, and shared national responsibility.
The President revealed that Cabinet has approved the Bill for the Fund, and once Parliament gives its assent, an independent trustee will be appointed to ensure transparent and efficient management. He added that public awareness campaigns would be conducted to educate citizens on the dangers and prevention of non-communicable diseases.
President Mahama also announced that Cabinet has approved GH¢1 billion to retool the security services, enabling them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, thanked the Interior Minister and his team for their contribution, noting that Mahama Cares represents another innovation aimed at supporting healthcare for non-communicable diseases in the country.
The Mahama Cares programme is designed to provide specialist-level treatment for various chronic illnesses, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney failure, and stroke, complementing the National Health Insurance Scheme by covering non-communicable diseases not currently included.
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