Service Commanders of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have donated their one-month basic salary to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as Mahama Cares.
The contribution is aimed at bolstering national efforts to provide medical relief for vulnerable Ghanaians battling serious health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, chronic kidney failure, and other life-threatening ailments.
During a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, May 16, the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General William Agyapong, spoke on behalf of the military leadership, underscoring the importance of the fund in easing the burden on citizens facing critical health challenges.
“We are intrigued, and it is heartwarming to know that persons with conditions such as cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney failure, stroke, among many others, will equally benefit from this fund. Your Excellency, that is why my military command and I have decided to contribute our one-month basic salary to the fund,” he said.
President Mahama, who is leading the Mahama Cares initiative, expressed gratitude for what he described as a remarkable show of patriotism and compassion by the Armed Forces.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank our high command for this initiative. It shows that aside from your primary responsibility of protecting our territorial boundaries and wielding weapons, you have a heart and soul beating in your chest. You have love for the country and love for the people you are protecting. On behalf of the people of Ghana, I thank you for this,” he said.
The Mahama Cares initiative aims to provide dedicated financial support to individuals suffering from chronic and debilitating illnesses.
It is designed to ensure fairness in healthcare access, particularly for those facing financial barriers to treatment.