Ghana Medical Trust Fund to Support Cancer Patients
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has assured Ghanaians that the newly established Ghana Medical Trust Fund — popularly referred to as the MahamaCares Bill — will provide critical financial support for patients battling breast cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden of life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, hypertension, and diabetes, while ensuring equitable access to treatment for all citizens. Speaking at the 2025 Breast Society of Ghana Stakeholders Forum, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah explained that although the fund is still in its setup phase, Parliament has already passed the bill, and the President has given his assent. She noted that systems are being put in place to guarantee: Transparency in fund disbursement Fraud prevention mechanisms Equitable access for patients across the country “It’s a fund, and we will have to disburse it. […]