Ghana's Parliament has passed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025, popularly known as the 'Mahama Cares' programme, after heated debates and opposition from the Minority.
The bill aims to improve healthcare funding but has faced criticism over its financing structure, sustainability, and the decision to allocate 20% of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new programme. Critics argue that the initiative could undermine the existing National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and question its long-term viability. Supporters, including the Health Minister, insist that Mahama Cares will complement, not compete with, the NHIS.
The bill's passage follows several delays and procedural challenges, including concerns over parliamentary quorum.
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