The Christian Council of Ghana has pledged its full support to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), promising to champion its life-saving initiatives across the country.
Executive Secretary Rev. Dr. Cyril G. K. Fayose described the Fund’s mission as a direct continuation of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ—bringing vital relief, hope, and healing to the sick. He commended the Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and her team for making a remarkable impact within their first year of operation.
Rev. Dr. Fayose declared that the Christian Council had “caught the back” [got the back] of the Trust Fund and would support it “through and through.”
“For us, this is the work of God,” he noted. “Jesus Christ went about healing the sick and alleviating the pain and suffering of people. When you provide treatment and hope to someone who otherwise could not afford medical care, you are doing a work that is at the very heart of our Christian calling.”
He revealed that the Council’s backing was not new, as they were consulted during the conception of the GMTF and understood its potential to transform lives. He assured the leadership that the Christian Council would become active “crusaders” for the initiative, leveraging its extensive network of churches and congregations to build public awareness and mobilize donations.
“No Ghanaian Should Die Because They Cannot Afford Treatment”
Expressing gratitude for the endorsement, Ms. Darko-Opoku reiterated the organization’s core commitment, stressing that no Ghanaian should lose their life simply because they cannot afford or access necessary medical care.
“Sometimes, the difference between someone receiving treatment and losing their life is simply the availability of financial support at the right time,” she said. “This is the gap that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund seeks to help address.”
She noted that the Christian Council remains a natural and strategic partner because of the Church’s enormous reach, credibility, and longstanding contributions to healthcare, education, and social development in Ghana. Beyond raising awareness, she emphasized that churches can help mobilize congregations, assist with fundraising, and strengthen a national culture of shared responsibility.
“If there is someone among us who needs life-saving medical care and cannot afford it, we will not look away,” she concluded.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
