By: Adams Perpetual
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has announced that the government will establish the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to guarantee sustainable financing for the treatment of non-communicable diseases and specialised medical services.
Speaking during the 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament, he said the initiative aims to support Ghanaians suffering from chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and kidney disease, so they do not have to choose between life and livelihood.
Dr. Forson explained that the fund will support a comprehensive health financing policy, which will define eligible conditions, approved services, tariffs, and essential medicines. He said this approach will ensure patients receive uninterrupted care without facing high out-of-pocket costs.
The Finance Minister added that diagnostics and treatment centres will be built on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis in all major hospitals across Ghana. These centres will provide testing and treatment facilities for key non-communicable diseases under the Mahama Cares Programme, aiming to strengthen the country’s health system and move closer to universal health coverage.
