Ghana Medical Trust Fund to invest in cancer research, equipment and specialist training
Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku says the Mahamacares initiative will extend beyond paying medical bills to include investments in medical research, healthcare infrastructure and specialist training. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Madam Darko-Opoku said the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Ghana requires a broader healthcare response. She said, "We go further than that," while explaining the mandate of the fund.
The programme will support the acquisition of specialised medical equipment needed for diagnosing and treating chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions. She stated, "You simply will need CT scans, MRI, PET scans and all these things to diagnose them and understand exactly what kind of pathway they need so far as treatment is concerned." Madam Darko-Opoku also stressed the need for research into the causes and spread of non-communicable diseases across communities, saying, "We need to research into why we are getting these numbers of deaths so far as NCDs are concerned." The Trust Fund would also prioritise the training of specialist healthcare professionals because, "You need specialist doctors that can take care of cancer patients, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and diabetes. You cannot simply say that any general practitioner will take care of them."
Discussions had already begun with the University of Ghana on possible collaborations to support research efforts under the fund. The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is part of government's broader healthcare intervention targeting the rising incidence of chronic diseases in the country.
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The Ghana Medical Trust Fund will expand its scope. Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku says the fund will invest in cancer research, equipment, and specialist training - going beyond paying medical bills. This initiative aims to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases- but what will it take?
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