The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has taken an important step towards strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system by advancing plans to train specialist health professionals as part of its core mandate.

The initiative aligns with one of the Fund’s four key pillars, which focuses on building human capacity to support the delivery of quality specialised healthcare across the country.

Ahead of its official rollout scheduled for April, the Fund engaged the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives to begin discussions on a structured programme to train up to 100 specialist nurses over the next four years.

The proposed training will cover critical areas such as oncology, cardiology, nephrology, neurology, endocrinology, and critical care, all of which are central to the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to tackle the rising burden of NCDs, in line with the vision championed by President John Dramani Mahama.

By investing in specialist training, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund aims to ensure that the expansion of financing for NCD care is matched with a skilled and adequately prepared health workforce.

The engagement was warmly received by the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives.

The Rector, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Achempim-Ansong, speaking on behalf of the College’s administration, pledged the institution’s full support for the initiative and expressed readiness to collaborate closely with the Fund to make the training programme a success.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund said it looks forward to an impactful partnership that will enhance specialist healthcare delivery nationwide.

While financing specialised NCD care for Ghanaians remains a priority, the Fund reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the professionals delivering this care are well trained, well supported, and equipped to perform at the highest standards.