Health News of Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

MahamaCares Initiative: Ghana EXIM Bank supports Ghana Medical Trust Fund with GH¢450,000

The Ghana EXIM Bank team with their dummy cheque for the MahamaCares initiative The Ghana EXIM Bank team with their dummy cheque for the MahamaCares initiative

The Ghana EXIM Bank has made a significant contribution of GH¢450,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, marking its support for the #MahamaCares initiative spearheaded by President John Dramani Mahama.

The donation was announced by Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana EXIM Bank Sylvester A. Mensah, via social media on June 11, 2025.

He indicated that this amount represents the first tranche of the Bank’s commitment to the national healthcare support drive.

“This compassionate effort is focused on expanding access to quality healthcare for all, especially the vulnerable in our society. Our contribution marks just the first tranche of support toward this important national cause. At Ghana EXIM Bank, we are committed to supporting initiatives that improve lives and drive inclusive development,” Sylvester Mensah wrote.

The MahamaCares initiative, officially branded as #MahamaCares, is part of a broader effort by President Mahama and the ruling NDC to expand access to quality healthcare across the country. It places particular emphasis on vulnerable populations, aiming to bridge equity gaps in healthcare delivery.

The initiative is envisioned as a people-centered healthcare reform plan that will, among other goals, invest in health infrastructure, enhance the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and support critical interventions for under-resourced communities.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which is one of the financial vehicles supporting the MahamaCares program, is expected to mobilise both public and private sector contributions to fund essential medical services, equipment, and outreach programs.