The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCares, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has outlined a four-pronged strategy aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians living with chronic diseases.
Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series on Monday, Madam Obuobia said the fund was created to mobilise resources to support patients battling non-communicable diseases such as cancer and kidney-related illnesses.
She explained that the first pillar of the programme focuses on providing direct financial assistance to eligible patients to help them access specialised treatment and other critical healthcare services.
The second pillar centres on strengthening healthcare infrastructure through investments in modern medical equipment and upgrades to health facilities to improve specialised care delivery across the country.
Madam Obuobia said the third pillar prioritises workforce development by supporting the training of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other allied health professionals to build Ghana’s capacity in specialised healthcare.
The fourth pillar, she noted, is dedicated to advancing medical research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases to support innovation and evidence-based healthcare policies.
She said the framework is expected to improve treatment outcomes and strengthen Ghana’s long-term response to the growing burden of chronic non-communicable diseases.
