The government has transferred GH¢6.1 million into the Ghana Medical Trust Fund following salary deductions from political appointees under directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
The contribution forms part of commitments announced during the launch of the fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, which was established to support healthcare financing and provide assistance to vulnerable patients battling critical illnesses, particularly non-communicable diseases.
At the launch, President Mahama pledged to donate six months of his salary to the initiative and urged all government appointees to contribute one month of their salaries to support the fund.
The President also directed that appointees who failed to meet the deadline for declaring their assets would forfeit an additional three months of their salaries to the fund.
According to Felic Kwakye Ofosu, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has confirmed that the GH¢6.1 million has already been deducted and transferred in line with the President’s directive.
In a Facebook post, he disclosed that government is making arrangements to transfer an additional final tranche, which will include contributions from appointees who defaulted on the asset declaration requirement.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery by helping patients access treatment for serious medical conditions, especially vulnerable individuals who struggle to afford care.
