Ghana Medical Trust Fund to train medical specialists
The Ministry of Health has announced that part of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as the Mahama Cares initiative, will be dedicated to funding the training of medical specialists from the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons.
Speaking during the Public Accounts Committee sitting on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the sector minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the support will help address Ghana’s growing need for specialist doctors and improve access to advanced healthcare across the regions.
“Fortunately, we have secured some funding from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. The Mahama Cares initiative is dedicated to the funding of non-communicable diseases,” he said.
“We are in touch with the college and they have indicated that there is a huge gap in specialists treating that particular disease,” the minister added.
Over the years, doctors have been compelled to relocate to other regions for training due to the limited number of accredited centres across the country. This has created service gaps in the regions they leave behind, as many are reluctant to return after completing their training.
In response, next year the training will be decentralised beyond Accra and Kumasi to include centres in Hohoe, Wa, and Bolgatanga until each region has a centre.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund seeks to cover the cost of care and medication for non-communicable diseases not currently included under the National Health Insurance Scheme, thereby complementing it by supporting critical aspects of these conditions.
Additionally, the Fund will invest in health infrastructure, medical equipment, specialist training, and research to enhance access to quality healthcare.
