The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, said retired military officers and veterans across the country will be key beneficiaries of President Mahama’s flagship health policy, 'MahamaCares', aimed at improving healthcare access and delivery.

Dr Boamah emphasised the need to honour veterans beyond ceremonial gestures, highlighting their service and sacrifice to the nation. "Our gratitude must go beyond ceremony. Our gratitude must be seen in action," he said.

He stated that MahamaCare will prioritise the health needs of veterans by ensuring that medical services are brought closer to them through targeted infrastructure and outreach.

"Veterans will also be prime beneficiaries of the Mahamacares health financing initiative, which seeks to finance diabetes, hypertension, stroke, cancers, and kidney disease care. Also, completing the Afari Military Hospital and the field hospital in Tamela will take healthcare closer to veterans across the country than they have ever experienced; they will no longer travel from the Northern part of the country to the 37 Military hospital in Accra," he said.

In line with this, the Minister disclosed the inauguration of a new governing board to oversee the administration and welfare of veterans, with a renewed mandate to enhance their well-being. "A new, vibrant governing board has been inaugurated to oversee the administration of veterans."

The initiative forms part of President John Mahama's personal commitment to inclusive healthcare and support for vulnerable citizens who cannot afford to pay for chronic diseases.