Nana Oye Bampoe Addo Leads Presidential Staffers in GH₵6.1m Donation to ‘Mahama Cares’ Medical Trust Fund

Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), has led senior officials at Jubilee House to present a cheque of GH₵6.1 million to the National Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares. The donation, presented on June 15, represents a significant collective contribution from the presidency, comprising six months of President John Dramani Mahama’s salary alongside one month’s salary from all presidential appointees and staffers. This initiative is a core component of the government’s Reset Agenda, aimed at addressing the financial burdens of healthcare for the most vulnerable citizens in Ghana. During the presentation ceremony at Jubilee House, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo underscored that the donation serves as a tangible demonstration of leadership by example. She emphasized that public service is ultimately an act of giving and that the government remains committed to compassion in action. By voluntarily contributing their earnings, the President and his staff intend to set a precedent for corporate entities and the broader public to support the fund, which focuses on providing lifesaving medical interventions for patients facing high-cost healthcare requirements. The Administrator of the National Medical Trust Fund, Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, expressed her gratitude for the donation and outlined the fund's strategic vision. According to Darko-Opoku, the primary goal of the Mahama Cares initiative is to enhance specialist healthcare delivery across all regions of Ghana. This includes bolstering the specialist workforce and improving the infrastructure necessary to treat chronic diseases that often bankrupt families. The GH₵6.1 million contribution is expected to provide immediate relief to families struggling with expensive medical bills while strengthening the long-term capacity of the healthcare system. As the Reset Agenda moves forward, government officials are calling for a nationwide effort to sustain the medical trust. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo called on Ghanaians and corporate bodies to join the cause, highlighting that such collective efforts are essential for building a resilient health sector. The ceremony, which was attended by various presidential advisors and senior staff, concluded with a reaffirmation of the government's commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to every citizen, regardless of their financial status.