The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has called on health professionals nationwide to join forces in advancing the Fund’s mission of providing life-saving medical care to Ghanaians in need.

Visiting the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital on Friday, February 6, Ms. Darko-Opoku delivered a clear message that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is committed to long-term service, but its success hinges on the dedication and advocacy of health workers across the country.

During the visit, the Fund extended support to five critically ill patients as part of its ongoing 50-case pilot programme.

Among them were a one-year-old girl and a five-month-old infant, both diagnosed with hydrocephalus, who received full funding for ventriculo-peritoneal shunt surgeries and post-operative care.

The beneficiaries also included a 50-year-old woman with right temporal meningioma, a 25-year-old battling a recurrent parasagittal frontal tumour, and a 12-year-old boy with a scalp tumour extending intracranially.

All five patients, from the Western, Western North, and Central Regions, now have renewed hope for recovery.

A total of GHS 258,200 was presented to the hospital to cover the costs of their treatment. Speaking on the significance of the Fund, Ms. Darko-Opoku said: “The Ghana Medical Trust Fund exists to ensure that chronic and life-threatening illnesses are no longer a financial burden. Saving lives is our mission."

"Reducing the suffering of families and giving hope is our goal. His Excellency the President understands the struggles families face, and this is why the Fund was established—to bring relief, dignity, and renewed hope.”

She urged health workers to become ambassadors of the Fund, emphasising: “Share the impact of the Trust Fund with your communities. Your support and advocacy are critical to reaching more patients and sustaining this life-saving work.”

The Medical Director of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Dr. Stephen Laryea, expressed gratitude for the intervention and pledged the hospital’s full cooperation:

“We deeply appreciate this support. Lives will be saved today because of this initiative. We are committed to partnering fully with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to ensure its success.”

The 50-case pilot programme has already assisted 35 patients nationwide, to reach 50, each one representing a family relieved, a life restored, and the strengthening of national healthcare capacity.