Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Madam Obuobia Darko-Opoku, says her outfit has made a strategic investment into specialist training.
According to her, an amount of GHS 36,234,475.00 has been pumped into a specialist training programme as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s specialist healthcare workforce and improve equitable access to specialised care nationwide.
She disclosed this when she took her turn at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Through these partnerships, all regions of Ghana will benefit from expanded specialist training.
She said that these professionals being trained from all regions of Ghana will be required to serve in their local communities, ensuring that expertise is not a “city-only” privilege.
Meanwhile, she has issued formal guidance on how the public can access financial medical assistance.
This clarification follows rising public interest in the Fund’s operations and its specific requirements for beneficiaries.
To qualify for support, an applicant must satisfy three fundamental eligibility criteria. First, they must be a Ghanaian citizen.
Second, they must possess an active National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card.
Finally, the patient’s medical condition must fall within the specific list of approved conditions covered by the Fund.
The Secretariat has emphasised that the application process is strictly digital and designed to preserve the dignity of the patient.
She stressed that, individuals cannot apply directly at the Fund’s offices. Instead, applications are initiated by specialist clinicians at enlisted hospitals through a dedicated digital platform. This ensures that the process is integrated directly into the patient’s clinical care path.
The Patient Support Programme is initially being delivered through 29 enlisted hospitals, which have been strategically selected across the country to ensure equitable access.
These facilities include major institutions such as Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and several other regional and specialist centres.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
