Parliament approves GHC2.9b to cater for non-communicable diseases under ‘Mahama Cares’

2026-02-11 - 00:08

Parliament has approved an amount of GH¢2.9 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares. The approval marks a major step in the government’s efforts to strengthen access to specialised healthcare, particularly for patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The approval came after consideration of the necessary policy and funding arrangements,