Kwame Owusu Danso (KOD), running mate of the Movement for Change and the Afafranto Alliance has announced that an Alan Kyerematen administration will launch the Ghana Rural Ageing Support Programme (GRASP) to improve elderly care in rural communities.
KOD shared this on the Caravan Campaign Tour in Bibiani, Western North Region, emphasizing GRASP’s advantages over the current Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program through its comprehensive approach to both health and financial well-being.
“Our elders deserve more than what LEAP currently offers,” KOD explained, highlighting GRASP’s focus on healthcare, an area he noted as a significant gap in LEAP. “GRASP will address the financial needs of our elderly while prioritizing their health, which has been largely overlooked.”
At the core of GRASP will be a specialized National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for the elderly in rural areas, covering common age-related health concerns.
“Alan Kyerematen is fully committed to the welfare of the aged in rural Ghana, and GRASP is a testament to that commitment,” he emphasized.
KOD also noted that GRASP would provide a minimum monthly stipend of GH¢200 to each elderly beneficiary, offering consistent financial support. “We’re not just providing healthcare,” he said, “we’re also ensuring direct financial assistance to enhance their quality of life.”
Addressing concerns around LEAP’s effectiveness, KOD assured the crowd of GRASP’s emphasis on transparency and efficiency. “Too often, LEAP’s intended beneficiaries don’t receive the support due to system inefficiencies. GRASP will be diligent and ensure that actual recipients receive the support they deserve,” he stated.
“Our elders have served this nation, and it’s our duty to care for them with respect and dignity,” KOD concluded, encouraging voters to support the Movement for Change to make GRASP a reality for every elderly Ghanaian in rural areas.