{
  "id": 3718008,
  "title": "GMTF, Sweden Ghana Medical Centre sign MOU to improve access to cancer care",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/gmtf-sweden-ghana-medical-centre-sign-mou-to-improve-access-to-cancer",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:48:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/gmtf-sweden-ghana-medical-centre-sign-mou-to-improve-access-to-cancer-care/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre to enhance access to specialized healthcare, particularly cancer diagnosis and treatment, for eligible Ghanaians managing chronic non-communicable diseases. This collaboration aims to alleviate financial obstacles that impede patients' access to essential medical services, aligning with the Trust Fund's mission to ensure beneficiaries receive high-quality specialized care. During the signing ceremony, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of the GMTF, highlighted that the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre was chosen as a strategic partner due to its expertise in cancer services, including radiotherapy and PET scans, which are integral to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. While the GMTF's mandate focuses on providing financial assistance to eligible Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases, the primary objective is to ensure that beneficiaries can access the specialized treatment they require. Darko-Opoku emphasized that the partnership represents a shared commitment to improving access to quality cancer care, underscoring that patients should not be denied such treatment due to financial constraints. Dr. Clement Egyin Edusa, CEO of the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, welcomed the collaboration, expressing confidence that it would broaden access to advanced healthcare services for patients. He noted that the Centre's advanced technologies support the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions, especially cancer, and expressed optimism that the partnership would enable more eligible patients to benefit from these technologies, thereby enhancing their health outcomes. Dr. Edusa emphasized the significance of the collaboration for cancer patients, stating that timely access to quality diagnosis and treatment is crucial for improving patient outcomes. The MOU outlines a framework for ongoing collaboration between the GMTF and the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, with both institutions committed to strengthening their partnership and exploring additional areas of cooperation in the future.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre to expand access to specialised healthcare, particularly cancer diagnosis and treatment, for eligible Ghanaians living with chronic non-communicable diseases. The partnership is aimed at reducing financial barriers that prevent patients from accessing essential medical services…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/we-are-solidly-behind-you-christian-council-rallies-support-for-ghana",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:59:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "We are solidly behind you – Christian Council rallies support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/we-are-solidly-behind-you-christian-council-rallies-support-for-ghana",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:33:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}