The Service Commanders of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have contributed one month’s basic salary to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commonly referred to as Mahama Cares. This gesture aims to assist in the national effort to provide medical relief to vulnerable citizens facing critical health issues such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney failure, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions. During a courtesy call on Friday, May 16, the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General William Agyapong, spoke on behalf of the commanders and emphasised the fund’s vital role in aiding the most medically vulnerable members of society.
“We are intrigued, and it is heartwarming to know that persons with conditions such as cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney failure, stroke, among many others, will equally benefit from this fund. Your Excellency, that is why my military command and I have decided to contribute our one-month basic salary to the fund,” he said.
Receiving the donation, President John Dramani Mahama, who is spearheading the Mahama Cares initiative, expressed deep appreciation to the Armed Forces for what he described as a display of patriotism and compassion. “Let me take this opportunity to thank our high command for this initiative. It shows that aside from your primary responsibility of protecting our territorial boundaries and wielding weapons, you have a heart and soul beating in your chest.
“You have love for the country and love for the people you are protecting. On behalf of the people of Ghana, I thank you for this,” Mahama said.
By: Akosua Otchere
