Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama donates six months’ salary to support chronically ill patients

During a launch ceremony in Accra, President Mahama officially unveiled the Ghana Medical Support Fund—an ambitious initiative designed to ease the burden of specialized care costs for illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and kidney failure.

“This program should not be seen as a government effort alone,” the president stated. “The beneficiaries of this fund are your clients, your consumers, even your employees,” he explained.

The MahamaCares fund targets the barriers to healthcare faced by thousands of Ghanaians by financing early screenings, targeted treatments, and the strengthening of primary healthcare services, especially in rural and underserved areas.

President Mahama encouraged private companies to contribute through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets.

Former healthcare professionals and other donors present at the event were warmly thanked for their support. The president also commended the technical teams that developed the fund’s operational plan.

Part of his 2024 presidential campaign pledges, Mahama’s bold gesture is intended to inspire broader participation. “I hope my contribution will motivate Ghanaian businesses to do even more,” he concluded, adding that he believes the fund “will do a great deal of good for our country.”