Audio By Carbonatix The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has held a crucial meeting with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to assess its role in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the country. The engagement focused on the financial and social impact of life-threatening conditions on individuals and families, with discussions highlighting the urgent need for sustained support systems to ensure access to treatment and care. Led by Chairman Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, with Ranking Member Dr Ayew Afriyie, the Committee underscored the importance of the Fund, stressing that its continued existence is critical to saving lives and reducing the burden of healthcare costs on citizens. Members of the Committee noted that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund represents a vital intervention designed to support patients through the treatment process, ensuring timely access to care while promoting dignity and fairness. They further emphasised that the success of the initiative will depend on collective national commitment, describing it as a shared responsibility that requires collaboration across institutions to improve health outcomes and restore hope for affected individuals and families. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Ghana Medical Trust Fund Health Committee Obuobia Darko-Opoku DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Ghana Medical Trust Fund expands renal care with new dialysis machines for Hohoe Hospital Ghana Medical Trust Fund welcomes launch of Free Primary Healthcare initiative Ghana Medical Trust Fund strengthens partnerships ahead of rollout GMTF Boss visits Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to oversee critical patient onboarding pilot Project C.U.R.E. donates vital medical supplies to support GMTF’s ‘Heal Ghana’ agenda Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator urges hope and compassion in Easter message Ghana Medical Trust Fund set for launch as Board finalises key systems Afenyo-Markin demands urgent inclusion of hernia treatment in Medical Trust Fund Historic relief for Bono East as Holy Family Hospital receives first dialysis machines from GMTF GFZA donates GH¢300K to Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support ‘Heal Ghana Month’ Latest Stories Ghana Sports Fund pledges stronger support for coach training after Prampram visit2 minutes OSP needs Attorney General’s nod to prosecute, says Majority Chief whip2 minutes Contract signing marks major boost for women’s rights and gender equality in Ghana3 minutes Methodist Church Ghana extends love to member after viral tithing dispute25 minutes Health Committee engages Ghana Medical Trust Fund on burden of non-communicable diseases31 minutes Super-FORG USA launches drive to transform education in Ghana36 minutes South Africa urged to strengthen protection for foreign nationals – International relations expert42 minutes Ghanaian immigrants to benefit from Spanish immigration amnesty45 minutes Xenophobic attacks in South Africa declining but under-reporting remains a concern – Governance expert46 minutes Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge49 minutes Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa Have Persisted for Years — Ghanaian SA community leader56 minutes Health Minister says agenda 111 projects cannot be completed within four years58 minutes NSA releases postings for 18,416 trained teachers for 2026/2027 national service1 hour Court pauses Boateng Adjei trial pending ruling on OSP’s prosecutorial authority1 hour Para-athlete Tahiru Haruna secures qualification for 2026 Commonwealth Games1 hour