{
  "id": 216502,
  "title": "GMTF partners MDS-Lancet, Quest Medical Imaging to expand access to quality diagnostics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/gmtf-partners-mds-lancet-quest-medical-imaging-to-expand-access-to",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-06T09:52:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gmtf-partners-mds-lancet-quest-medical-imaging-to-expand-access-to-quality-diagnostics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has established a strategic partnership with MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to expand access to high-quality diagnostic healthcare services throughout Ghana. The collaboration aims to leverage GMTF's focus on preventing and treating non-communicable diseases alongside the expertise of the partnering organizations in delivering advanced medical diagnostic services. By combining forces, GMTF, MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited, and Quest Medical Imaging seek to improve access to timely, precise, and reliable diagnostic testing, which is essential for early disease detection and enhanced treatment outcomes across the nation.\n\nSpeaking at the signing ceremony, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, highlighted the partnership as a crucial step in the Trust Fund's endeavors to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. Darko-Opoku emphasized that accurate and prompt diagnostics form the foundation of effective treatment, making this partnership a vital investment in the health and well-being of Ghanaians. She expressed gratitude to both organizations for their trust in the collaboration and reiterated GMTF's commitment to partnering with key stakeholders to tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.\n\nDr. Paul Sekyere-Nyantakyi, the Chief Executive Officer of MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited, welcomed the partnership, stating that it aligns with the organization's goal of offering accessible and high-quality diagnostic services to enhance patient care. The partners collectively believe that this collaboration will bolster Ghana's healthcare system through innovative solutions, technical expertise, and coordinated efforts. This initiative aims to improve access to diagnostic services and support better clinical decision-making, particularly for patients managing chronic conditions.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has entered into a strategic partnership with MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to improve access to quality diagnostic healthcare services across the country.",
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}