MahamaCares, also known as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025, has been approved by Parliament.
The law, which was approved on Tuesday, July 22, aims to create a special fund to support emergency care, treatment, and urgent medical interventions for low-income patients who cannot afford to receive high-quality healthcare through traditional channels.
The measure was finally laid on Monday, July 21, despite the initial opposition of the Minority in Parliament.
As a result, the law was able to pass all of the required legislative stages.
It was unanimously approved and moved on to the deliberation stage.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund will be financed by a number of sources, including a specific portion of the national budget, voluntarily donated funds from individuals and businesses, and outside donor funding, as per the bill’s stipulations.
To provide a safety net for residents who would not otherwise be eligible for public healthcare assistance, the Fund is intended to fill important financial gaps in the current National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The legislation describes a governance structure that includes the establishment of a Board of Trustees in order to provide appropriate supervision and openness.
Managing the fund’s operations, maintaining accountability, and avoiding resource exploitation will fall under the purview of this organization.
Subject to presidential approval and the establishment of administrative frameworks to operationalize the fund, implementation is anticipated to take place in the upcoming months.
Source: newsthemegh.com