{
  "id": 17417518,
  "title": "From Nashville to Ghana: GMTF calls on diaspora to join the fight to save lives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/from-nashville-to-ghana-gmtf-calls-on-diaspora-to-join-the-fight-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T14:05:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/from-nashville-to-ghana-gmtf-calls-on-diaspora-to-join-the-fight-to-save-lives/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), led by Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, is reaching out to the Ghanaian community in Nashville, Tennessee, with a call to action to save lives in Ghana. Ms Darko-Opoku highlighted the Fund's mission, which provides financial assistance to Ghanaians undergoing expensive specialized medical treatment for chronic diseases. She emphasized the importance of collective ownership and support for the GMTF, urging diaspora members to leverage their networks, professional connections, and influence to help mobilize international support for the Fund's expansion. Ms Darko-Opoku identified various collaboration opportunities in specialist medical services, advanced medical technology, professional training, research, infrastructure development, and financial support. She stressed that Ghanaians abroad can make a significant impact by connecting Ghana's healthcare needs with resources in their host countries and becoming ambassadors of the Fund. Her message conveyed a strong appeal for Ghanaians, regardless of their location, to use their expertise and goodwill to contribute to saving lives in Ghana by supporting the GMTF's efforts.",
  "summary": "The call to save lives in Ghana has reached the Ghanaian community in Nashville, Tennessee, with the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, challenging Ghanaians abroad to become powerful advocates and partners in the Fund’s life-changing mission. Engaging members of the Ghanaian community during her visit to Nashville, Ms Darko-Opoku […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}