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Ga Mantse pledges full support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

From Daily Graphic · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF).
  • The fund aims to transform healthcare access and restore hope for Ghanaians with life-threatening diseases.
  • The Ga Mantse will champion the GMTF's work and urged national support for the initiative.

The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged his unwavering support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), recognizing its potential to revolutionize specialized healthcare access in Ghana. His Royal Highness described the fund as a critical national intervention capable of restoring hope to countless Ghanaians battling severe illnesses.

This commitment came during a courtesy call by the GMTF Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and her delegation at the Ga Mantse Palace. The visit aimed to strengthen partnerships with traditional authorities, raise public awareness, and garner national backing for the GMTF's mission. The delegation highlighted the fund's progress and its vision to expand specialized treatment access, improve healthcare systems through investment in equipment and training, and ensure no Ghanaian is denied life-saving care due to financial constraints.

The health of a nation remains its greatest asset and that sustainable national development can only be achieved when citizens have access to quality healthcare.

โ€” Ga MantseSpeaking at the meeting with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund delegation.

The Ga Mantse lauded the GMTF's vision, calling it one of the most significant healthcare initiatives in recent times. He stressed that national development hinges on citizens' access to quality healthcare. He pledged to leverage the influence of the Ga State to advocate for the Trust Fund, appealing to Ghanaians, corporations, and development partners to contribute. The GMTF also presented water and soft drinks to the Ga Mantse for the upcoming Homowo Festival, a gesture he appreciated as a recognition of Ghana's cultural heritage alongside the commitment to healthcare.

The Ga Mantse pledged to use the influence of the Ga State to champion the work of the Trust Fund, urging Ghanaians, corporate institutions and development partners to support the initiative so that more lives can be saved.

โ€” Ga MantsePledging support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
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Originally published by Daily Graphic in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.