Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to improve Ghana’s healthcare system and make treatment for chronic illnesses more affordable.
Speaking during his ‘Thank You Tour’ in the Central Region on February 6, he emphasized the need for better healthcare and introduced plans for the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund, also known as Mahama Cares.
The fund aims to provide financial support to individuals suffering from chronic health conditions, including kidney and liver diseases, high blood pressure, and cardiac ailments.
“In healthcare, we will continue to improve our hospitals and continue to improve all levels of our healthcare system.
“We’ll prioritise healthcare and I will launch the Ghana Medical Care trust fund, popularly called Mahama Cares to assist individuals with chronic diseases like kidney, liver disease, high blood pressure, and cardiac problems. And so, this Fund will assist in alleviating the cost of treatment.”
Additionally, he announced plans to uncap the National Health Insurance Levy, ensuring that the full amount is allocated to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
This, he explained will enable the Authority to pay for treatment at healthcare facilities for National Health Insurance cardholders.
“We’re going to uncap the National Health Insurance Scheme Levy so that the full amount of the levy goes to the National Insurance Authority. So that they can pay for facilities for the treatment that is given to people holding National Health Insurance cards.”
