The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has contributed GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support its “Heal Ghana Month” campaign, aimed at raising resources for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases.
The donation sets the pace for the nationwide fundraising drive taking place in March, widely celebrated as Ghana Month.
According to the Fund, the contribution marks the beginning of a stronger collaboration between the two institutions in supporting life-saving medical interventions for vulnerable patients.
“Heal Ghana Month” follows an earlier fundraising campaign in February dubbed “Kyere Wo Do”, which translates as “Show Your Love”.
That initiative mobilised public support and raised GH¢76,910, alongside $570 and €1,000, to assist individuals requiring specialised medical care.
Leading ADB’s delegation during the presentation at the Fund’s secretariat, Deputy Managing Director Prof Ferdinand Makafui Ahiakpor said the bank was motivated to support the initiative after witnessing the impact the Trust Fund has had in giving critically ill patients another chance at life.
He described the donation as the beginning of a sustained partnership aimed at supporting Ghanaians living with chronic illnesses.
The Administrator of the Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, expressed appreciation to the Board and Management of ADB for prioritising healthcare support at a time when many families struggle with high medical costs.
She also encouraged corporate organisations and individuals to contribute to the Fund, noting that donations qualify for a 100 per cent tax deduction, making it both a humanitarian and financially responsible initiative.
As the “Heal Ghana Month” campaign gains momentum, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is urging Corporate Ghana and the general public to join the effort, stressing that improving access to specialised care requires a collective national commitment.