Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, vice President of Ghana has donated her four months salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which is also called Mahama Cares Fund.
On Wednesday, May 7, during an address of updating the nation on the first 120 days of his second term in office, President John Dramani Mahama made this declaration. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to key social initiatives, including Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities and the Mahama Cares Fund.
Giving more insight about the fund as a bold national policy, the President did explained that, it will offer direct financial assistance to Ghanaians suffering from chronic illnesses not fully covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He called it a “lifeline” for those in need of long-term medical care.
President Mahama recalled that he officially launched the Mahama Cares Fund on April 29 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, where he personally pledged six months of his salary to support it.
“Vice President Naana Jane also pledged four months of her salary to the Mahama Cares Fund,” he stated.
The President further revealed that he has directed all government appointees to contribute the equivalent of at least one month’s salary to the fund.
“I encourage every Ghanaian to contribute what you can. Donations can be made across all mobile networks using the short code *255#,” he added.
He noted that disbursements to support underprivileged families would begin once the fund's governing board is established. Additionally, he announced that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill is ready and will be submitted to the Cabinet at its next meeting for approval before moving on to Parliament.
“We are united in this mission to touch lives and bring health, healing, hope, and joy,” President Mahama concluded.
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