The insurance industry, led by the Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Abiba Zakariah, has presented a cheque valued at GH¢100,000 to the 37 Military Hospital to support the medical care of victims of the recent military recruitment stampede.

The tragic incident occurred on 12th November 2025 at the El-Wak Stadium during a recruitment exercise, leading to the death of six females and leaving over 10 others with various degrees of injuries.

Speaking at a brief ceremony to present the donation, Zakariah reaffirmed the sector’s commitment to national support, social responsibility, and the protection of lives and livelihoods. She noted that the gesture aligns with the industry’s broader commitment to collaborate with relevant agencies in times of national distress.

“We were moved by the unfortunate incident and felt compelled to support the young ones affected. We intend to offer a helping hand,” she stated.

Dr Drakariah also announced that the insurance industry is in the process of establishing a National Insurance Disaster Fund to provide structured and sustainable support during national crises.

“We will contribute a percentage of the net profit from every policy we underwrite to the new fund,” she disclosed. 

“By the end of the year, we should finalise the structure and launch it next year,” she added, emphasising the industry’s proactive role in supporting national disaster responses.

Contributors to the donation include the National Insurance Commission (NIC), the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG), the Ghana Insurance College, and the Ghana National Bureau of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme.

Receiving the cheque on behalf of the 37 Military Hospital, Commodore Seth Adjei Adjetey, Head of the Surgical Department, expressed profound gratitude to Ghana’s insurance industry for the timely and thoughtful support.

He described the donation as highly significant, especially as several victims remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), emergency units, and wards.

He assured the public that the funds would be used judiciously to enhance the treatment and recovery of the injured.