The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has held a high-level engagement with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to evaluate its role in tackling the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country.
The meeting focused on the financial and social strain that life-threatening conditions place on individuals and families, with participants stressing the urgent need for sustainable support systems to guarantee access to treatment and long-term care.
Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, together with Ranking Member Dr. Ayew Afriyie, highlighted the importance of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as a critical intervention in the healthcare sector. They noted that the Fund plays a vital role in saving lives and easing the cost burden associated with managing chronic illnesses.
According to members of the Committee, the initiative is designed to support patients throughout their treatment journey, ensuring timely medical care while promoting dignity, equity, and fairness in healthcare delivery.
They further emphasised that the effectiveness and sustainability of the Fund will depend on a collective national effort. Stakeholders across government, healthcare institutions, and civil society were urged to collaborate in strengthening the initiative to improve health outcomes and restore hope for affected individuals and families.
The engagement comes at a time when non-communicable diseases continue to rise in Ghana, posing significant challenges to the country’s healthcare system and economic productivity.
