Mahama calls for respect and healthcare support for elderly Ghanaians at Republic Day event
President John Mahama called for greater respect, care, and protection for senior citizens at the Republic Day Senior Citizens' Luncheon in Accra. He stated, "Our senior citizens deserve dignity. They deserve security. They deserve accessible and affordable healthcare. They deserve social protection. And above all, they deserve our respect."
Mahama stressed that caring for the elderly is a shared responsibility, and the government is strengthening social protection programs and healthcare services. He highlighted the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as Mahama Cares, as an initiative to support people with chronic non-communicable diseases, many of which affect the elderly. Mahama urged senior citizens to utilize this initiative for health issues.
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President John Mahama has called for greater respect and support for elderly Ghanaians, emphasizing their contributions to national development. He
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