Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has outlined the fund’s operational framework, stressing that it is designed to improve access to specialised healthcare for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases across the country.
Providing an update on the implementation of the fund during the government’s Accountability Series on Monday, May 11, Obuobia said the Trust Fund was established with a clear mandate to mobilise resources to finance and support specialised medical care for Ghanaians suffering from chronic illnesses such as cancer and kidney disease.
According to her, the operations of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund are anchored on four strategic pillars aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding specialised treatment nationwide.
The first pillar she disclosed focuses on direct financial support for specialised medical care, where eligible patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases receive assistance to access treatment and other critical healthcare services.
Obuobia added that the second pillar focuses on investing in medical equipment and healthcare infrastructure. She noted that the fund supports the provision of modern diagnostic and treatment equipment while also helping to upgrade healthcare facilities to improve access to specialised care across the country.
On workforce development, she said the Trust Fund is investing in the training of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other allied health professionals to strengthen Ghana’s specialised healthcare workforce and improve service delivery.
The fourth pillar, she added, focuses on supporting medical research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases.
According to her, the initiative is expected to drive evidence-based policy decisions and promote innovation within Ghana’s healthcare sector.
