Otumfuo briefed on Ghana Medical Trust Fund's plan to expand specialised healthcare

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was briefed on the Ghana Medical Trust Fund's plan to expand specialised healthcare by the leadership of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. The delegation, led by Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace to brief him on ongoing health sector reforms and developments. The engagement focused on the Ghana Medical Trust Fund's mandate, achievements since becoming operational, and efforts to support Ghanaians living with chronic non-communicable diseases who require specialised treatment.

The delegation highlighted the Fund's vision of reducing the financial burden on patients and ensuring that no Ghanaian is denied life-saving specialised care because of financial difficulties. Members of the delegation included Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and CEO of the Ghana Health Service Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoryea. Others present were Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana Dr Peter Kwame Yeboah, Board Member of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong Gyamfi, and senior management members of the Trust Fund. The team also highlighted the importance of partnerships with traditional leaders in creating awareness and improving access to healthcare services. The leadership of the Trust Fund stated that the support and influence of traditional institutions remain crucial in encouraging eligible Ghanaians to take advantage of specialised healthcare assistance available through the initiative.