Accra: The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has donated Two Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS200,000.00) to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as MahamaCares, to aid in the treatment of patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases.
According to Ghana Web, the donation is a part of the Fund's ongoing 'Heal Ghana Month' campaign in March, aimed at raising resources for treating chronic diseases that are currently not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The initiative seeks to mobilize funds for medication and treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
During a brief ceremony at the Fund's secretariat, Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Services at ADB, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts in tackling healthcare challenges. He stressed that ensuring vulnerable citizens receive timely and adequate medical support is crucial for sustainable development.
Professor Ahiakpor stated, "We recognize that sustainable development cannot be achieved without a healthy population. Our support to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund known as MahamaCares aligns with our commitment to building futures, nurturing communities, driving prosperity, and supporting initiatives that have direct and meaningful impact on Ghanaians." He added that access to quality healthcare is vital for national productivity and socio-economic growth, marking the donation as the start of a long-term partnership to support Ghanaians with chronic illnesses.
Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the Administrator of the Fund, expressed gratitude to ADB's Board and Management for focusing on healthcare support amid rising medical costs for families. She noted that the 'Heal Ghana Month' follows a previous campaign in February titled 'Kyere Wo Do,' or 'Show Your Love,' which aimed to gather support for those needing specialist medical care for various chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney failure, and stroke.
Darko-Opoku also encouraged further contributions from corporate entities and individuals, highlighting that donations to the Fund are eligible for a 100 percent tax deduction, making it both a humanitarian and financially sound decision.
The presentation was attended by ADB officials, including General Manager of Business Banking, Enoch Benjamin Donkoh; Head of Parastatals and Institutional Banking, Jalaludeen Emran Adam; and Head of Strategic Marketing and Brand Management, Mohammed Ali.