Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday that he will donate six months of his salary to launch \u201cMahamaCares,\u201d a new fund aimed at supporting patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a launch ceremony in Accra, President Mahama officially unveiled the Ghana Medical Support Fund\u2014an ambitious initiative designed to ease the burden of specialized care costs for illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis program should not be seen as a government effort alone,\u201d the president stated. \u201cThe beneficiaries of this fund are your clients, your consumers, even your employees,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Mahama encouraged private companies to contribute through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s operational plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part of his 2024 presidential campaign pledges, Mahama\u2019s bold gesture is intended to inspire broader participation. \u201cI hope my contribution will motivate Ghanaian businesses to do even more,\u201d he concluded, adding that he believes the fund \u201cwill do a great deal of good for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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