{
  "id": 17991480,
  "title": "New Juaben Omanhene throws weight behind Ghana Medical Trust Fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/new-juaben-omanhene-throws-weight-behind-ghana-medical-trust-fund",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/new-juaben-omanhene-throws-weight-behind-ghana-medical-trust-fund/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, has pledged full backing to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). He believes this initiative, launched by President John Dramani Mahama, will provide hope and relief to families facing high costs of specialized healthcare. The GMTF aims to make life-saving treatments more accessible to those suffering from chronic and non-communicable diseases. At a meeting with the Fund's Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the Omanhene welcomed the engagement of traditional authorities in the initiative. He emphasized their influential role in mobilizing public support and educating citizens about the GMTF. The Administrator shared that the Fund, established through legislation, has already assisted over 800 patients since its inception, highlighting its commitment to overcoming financial barriers to healthcare. She introduced patient navigators to assist patients in navigating the application process and accessing specialized medical care. The Omanhene also expressed confidence in the GMTF's potential to bring meaningful change in the lives of many Ghanaian families and assured support for the Fund's activities.",
  "summary": "The Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, has pledged the full support of traditional authorities towards the successful implementation of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), describing the initiative as a timely intervention that will bring hope and relief to families battling the high cost of specialised healthcare. He said […]",
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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."
}