By Celestine Avi
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Ms. Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and her team have paid a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The team was received by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, and his management team.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between both institutions in support of a vital national health cause.
Mr. Tameklo expressed concern over the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases, noting that the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has recorded over 5,000 new diabetes cases in just the last eight months—a development he described as “a clear sign of the urgency to act.”
He reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to partner with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund by identifying a key project for collaboration, subject to Board approval, and expressed confidence in the impact the partnership will make in improving public health outcomes.
Ms. Obuobia Darko-Opoku highlighted that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, established under the MahamaCares initiative, aims to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve access to medical care, and support the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
She explained that the Fund is part of a broader effort to ensure sustainable healthcare financing and equitable health access for all Ghanaians.
Expressing appreciation for the NPA’s commitment, Ms. Darko-Opoku said:
“We are deeply encouraged by the NPA’s readiness to join hands with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in this important national effort. Together, we can make a real difference by supporting hospitals, improving early diagnosis, and promoting preventive healthcare. This partnership is not just about funding; it’s about saving lives and building a healthier Ghana for generations to come.”
In his closing remarks, Mr. Tameklo added:
“Only a good man plants a tree whose shade he will never sit under. This is what the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is about—a legacy to be the oak tree under which every Ghanaian will one day sit. Through this Fund, we are reminded that truly, Mahama cares.”
