The Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has emphasized that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “MahamaCares,” must be accessible to every eligible Ghanaian without financial barriers, as government intensifies efforts to improve access to specialized healthcare services.
The Minister made this call on Friday, June 26, 2026, during a high-level engagement held at the Jubilee House, where the leadership of the Trust Fund met with Regional Ministers to deliberate on strategies aimed at strengthening public awareness and ensuring effective nationwide implementation of the initiative.
The initiative forms part of a nationwide effort by Regional Ministers to ensure that citizens are well informed about the Fund and are able to benefit from its support in accessing life-saving medical care without financial barriers.
Speaking after the meeting, the Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, emphasized that no eligible citizen should be denied access to life-saving medical care due to financial challenges, describing the initiative as a crucial step in strengthening healthcare delivery.
“I pledge my full support to ensure that no eligible Ghanaian is denied access to life-saving specialized healthcare because of financial constraints,” he said.
He further noted that Regional Ministers have been assigned to lead public education on the Fund within their respective regions, stressing the importance of equitable access to healthcare support.
“We have been tasked to lead awareness creation on the Ghana Medical Trust Fund across our regions. My focus is to ensure that the people of the Western North Region understand the benefits of the Fund and can access the healthcare support they need,” he added.
The ‘MahamaCares’ initiative, officially known as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), is a specialized health program designed to provide financial assistance to Ghanaians battling chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The Fund seeks to cover the cost of care and medication for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) not currently included under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), thereby complementing it by supporting critical aspects of these conditions. Additionally, the Fund will invest in health infrastructure, medical equipment, specialist training, and research to enhance access to quality healthcare.
