Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025—widely known as the MahamaCares Bill—clearing the path for the creation of a dedicated healthcare fund to support underprivileged citizens battling chronic and life-threatening conditions.
The Fund aims to address gaps in the existing National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by providing financial assistance for patients suffering from critical illnesses such as cancer, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular complications.
Once operational, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is expected to become a key pillar in the country’s healthcare financing system.
It will be funded through a combination of government budgetary allocations, voluntary public contributions, and donor support.
The legislation also establishes a robust governance structure, including a Board of Trustees tasked with ensuring transparency, effective oversight, and the proper use of resources.
Though the Minority Caucus initially resisted the bill’s introduction on July 21, they eventually allowed it to proceed.
The bill passed unanimously on July 22, following its consideration in Parliament.
Key stakeholders—including former President John Dramani Mahama, several cabinet ministers, and partner agencies—have already pledged support for the initiative.
With the bill approved, the Fund is expected to be launched in the coming months, pending presidential assent and the formation of the necessary administrative framework.
