The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to public welfare with a donation of GHS 1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “Mahama Cares.” The initiative is a national healthcare programme aimed at providing affordable treatment for individuals living with non-communicable diseases.
The contribution, which was captured in the NPA’s December 2025 budget, underscores the Authority’s support for a key national intervention championed by President John Dramani Mahama to expand access to critical healthcare services across the country.
Speaking at a brief ceremony held at the NPA Headquarters in Accra, the Chief Executive, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, emphasized the urgent need for sustainable healthcare financing systems. He cited the case of a seven-year-old child whose medical bill had risen to GHS 700,000 as a poignant illustration of the financial burden faced by many Ghanaian families.
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Madam Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, expressed profound appreciation to the NPA for its support. She disclosed that the programme will commence a phased rollout in April across 30 health facilities, beginning with a focus on cancer care, and subsequently expanding on a quarterly basis to cover cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other non-communicable conditions.
She further highlighted that the intervention includes the establishment of dedicated catheterisation laboratories at three key facilities, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, a hospital in Tamale, and the reconstructed Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Each laboratory is designed to function as a comprehensive, one-stop centre for the diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases, with plans to progressively extend coverage nationwide to ensure all regions are represented.
The NPA also encouraged stakeholders within the petroleum service sector to support the fund, reaffirming its commitment to initiatives that promote health, inclusion, and sustainable wellbeing for all Ghanaians.
