Parliament has passed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025, also known as MahamaCares.
The legislation, passed on Tuesday, July 22, seeks to establish a dedicated fund aimed at supporting urgent medical interventions, emergency care, and treatment for low-income patients who are unable to access quality healthcare through conventional means.
Although the Minority in Parliament initially resisted the laying of the bill on Monday, July 21, they eventually relented.
This enabled the bill to move through the necessary legislative stages. It advanced to the consideration stage and received unanimous approval.
Per the provisions of the bill, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will receive financing from multiple sources, including a designated allocation from the national budget, voluntary contributions from individuals and corporate bodies, as well as external donor support.
The Fund is designed to bridge critical funding gaps in the current National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), providing a safety net for citizens who otherwise fall outside the reach of public healthcare assistance.
To ensure proper oversight and transparency, the bill outlines a governance framework that includes the formation of a Board of Trustees.
This body will be tasked with managing the fund’s operations, safeguarding accountability, and preventing misuse of resources.
Implementation is expected in the coming months, subject to presidential assent and the formation of administrative systems to operationalize the fund.