Who can benefit from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) & list of enlisted hospitals

Many Ghanaians have expressed concerns about how to access support from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as Mahama Cares. The fund's administrator has outlined clear eligibility and access procedures for applicants seeking medical assistance.

Also readPatience Akyianu, former Barclays Bank Ghana MD and Hollard CEO, reportedly dies

Who Can Benefit from the Trust Fund?

To qualify for support under the Fund, applicants must meet the following key requirements:

• Must be a Ghanaian citizen

• Must hold a valid National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card

• Must be diagnosed with a medical condition covered under the Fund’s approved treatment list

Authorities emphasise that patients cannot walk directly into the secretariat to request assistance. Instead, the process is fully digital and handled with dignity through medical professionals.

Also readL.I. 2519: Full list of road traffic offences and jail terms in Ghana

Applications are initiated only by specialist clinicians at accredited hospitals through a dedicated digital platform.

Also readAccra-Kumasi Expressway: Route, interchanges, distance and key details of the 198.7km project

Enlisted Hospitals for the Patient Support Programme

The programme will initially operate through 29 selected hospitals across Ghana to ensure fair and nationwide access:

1. Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

2. Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

3. Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

4. Tamale Teaching Hospital

5. Ho Teaching Hospital

6. Sunyani Teaching Hospital

7. Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

8. Greater Accra Regional Hospital

9. Eastern Regional Hospital

10. Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital

11. Volta Regional Hospital

12. Kumasi South Hospital

13. Northern Regional Hospital

14. Upper West Regional Hospital

15. Upper East Regional Hospital

16. Sefwi-Wiawso Government Hospital

17. Goaso Municipal Hospital

18. Bole Municipal Hospital

19. Worawora Government Hospital

20. Holy Family Hospital, Techiman

21. Baptist Medical Centre

22. University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC)

23. 37 Military Hospital

24. International Maritime Hospital

25. The Bank Hospital

26. Trust Specialist Hospital

27. Aisha Hospital

Summary

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is designed to support eligible NHIS cardholders with serious medical conditions through a structured referral system, ensuring patients are assessed and enrolled only through approved hospitals and medical specialists.