We are solidly behind you — Christian Council rallies support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

The Christian Council of Ghana has publicly committed to supporting the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), aiming to mobilize nationwide assistance for its mission to provide essential medical care to Ghanaians who cannot afford treatment. Rev. Dr. Cyril G. K. Fayose, the Council's Executive Secretary, emphasized that the GMTF represents an extension of the Christian duty to care for the sick and alleviate human suffering.

During a meeting with GMTF leaders, Rev. Dr. Fayose pledged the Council's full support for the initiative, stating that the Trust Fund's work echoes the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, who treated the sick and alleviated their pain. He highlighted that the Council had been consulted during the GMTF's establishment, understanding its importance to transform lives.

Rev. Dr. Fayose commended the GMTF's Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, for the progress achieved in the fund's first year and pledged that the Christian Council would become a fervent advocate by leveraging its vast network of churches and congregations to raise awareness and encourage donations. Administrator Darko-Opoku explained that the GMTF was founded on the belief that no Ghanaian should die due to financial constraints in accessing necessary medical treatment.

She discussed the challenges faced by families who deplete their savings for medical bills, parents having to choose between treatment and basic necessities, and patients delaying critical care due to high costs. The Administrator described the Christian Council as a natural and strategic partner due to the Church's extensive reach, credibility, and long-standing contributions to healthcare, education, and social development in Ghana.

She urged Ghana's Christian community to support a national culture where saving lives is a collective responsibility, emphasizing that the GMTF complements existing healthcare financing but addresses critical gaps that deny vulnerable people access to specialized treatment.