The Agriculture Development Bank (ADB) has set the tone for this year’s “Heal Ghana Month” with a generous GH¢200,000 donation to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), igniting a renewed national drive to support Ghanaians battling chronic non-communicable diseases.
The contribution marks a powerful start to the March campaign, widely celebrated as “Ghana Month,” and signals what both institutions describe as a deepening partnership to save lives.
“Heal Ghana Month” is a sequel to the Fund’s February fundraising drive dubbed “Kyere Wo Do”, meaning “Show Your Love.” That initiative, launched as a heartfelt appeal to individuals and institutions, raised GHS 76,910, $570 and €1,000 to support patient care.
What began as a simple expression of compassion has since evolved into a broader national call to action.
According to the Fund, the campaign has grown into a shared responsibility; a reminder that the health of the nation depends on the collective effort of its people.
With the launch of “Heal Ghana Month,” GMTF is urging all Ghanaians, particularly Corporate Ghana, to step forward and contribute to life-saving specialised care.
Leading the ADB delegation to the Fund’s secretariat, Deputy Managing Director Prof. Ferdinand Makafui Ahiakpor said the Bank’s decision to donate was inspired by the tangible impact the Fund has made in restoring hope to critically ill patients.
“We have seen, heard and felt the interventions of the Trust Fund in giving Ghanaians another chance at life,” he noted, describing the donation as the beginning of a sustained partnership to support citizens living with chronic non-communicable diseases.
Administrator of the Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, expressed profound gratitude to the Board and Management of ADB for prioritising healthcare at a time when many families face catastrophic medical costs.
She called on businesses and well-meaning individuals to rally behind the initiative, stressing that every contribution directly supports patients in need of specialised treatment.
Obuobia Darko-Opoku further highlighted that corporate donations to the Fund qualify for 100 percent tax deduction, making it not only a humanitarian gesture but also a fiscally responsible decision for companies.
As “Heal Ghana Month” gathers momentum, the message from the Fund is clear: healing Ghana is a collective mission and now is the time to act.