The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns over the government’s decision to allocate 20% of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the newly proposed Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as the Mahama Cares programme.
According to the caucus, the move could significantly impair the operations of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025 — currently before Parliament under a certificate of urgency — seeks to establish a dedicated pool to finance specialised medical care for chronic conditions such as cancer, stroke, kidney failure, and diabetes.
However, Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Health Committee, Dr. Ayew Afriyie, has insisted that the proposed fund should be financed through a separate, dedicated revenue stream.
He cautioned that redirecting NHIS resources could compromise the scheme’s core mandate and threaten its sustainability.
Beyond the financial implications, the Minority also criticised the branding of the initiative as Mahama Cares, warning that it risks politicising healthcare delivery and undermining bipartisan cooperation.
They called for a more neutral and inclusive approach to encourage broader support for the initiative.
In response to the concerns, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, dismissed suggestions that the programme would threaten the NHIS.
He maintained that the government remains committed to strengthening healthcare delivery without compromising existing health financing structures.
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