In a exceptional show of unity and compassion, Ghana’s safety service personnel have contributed GHS 1 million to the Ghana Medical Belief (MahamaCares) Fund, a health-focused initiative championed by President John Dramani Mahama.
The donation was made collectively by the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Nationwide Fireplace Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Organisation (NADMO), Fee on Small Arms and Mild Weapons, Narcotics Management Fee, Ghana Refugee Board, Nationwide Peace Council, Nationwide Identification Authority, and the Gaming Fee.
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Saying the beneficiant donation on his official Fb web page, President Mahama expressed his appreciation to the varied establishments, describing the contribution as a “commendable, patriotic, and compassionate gesture”.
Thanks to our devoted safety service personnel for donating GHS 1 million to the Ghana Medical Belief (MahamaCares) Fund. It is a commendable, patriotic, and compassionate gesture from the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Nationwide Fireplace Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prisons Service, NADMO, Fee on Small Arms and Mild Weapons, Narcotics Management Fee, Ghana Refugee Board, Nationwide Peace Council, Nationwide Identification Authority, and the Gaming Fee
Mahama said.
The MahamaCares Fund is a strategic well being initiative that goals to supply monetary assist to people affected by life-threatening non-communicable ailments akin to most cancers, stroke, diabetes, and kidney failure.
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These circumstances contribute to greater than 40% of mortality charges within the nation, putting huge emotional and monetary pressure on households.
Mahama lauded the gesture through the formal presentation of the donation, emphasizing the expanded position that safety providers are enjoying in nationwide growth past their main duties.
As I stated through the presentation, ‘You could have the mandate to guard us and make us protected, and you have prolonged that mandate to not solely maintaining us protected however maintaining us nicely and alive.
He additional burdened the importance of such collective efforts in addressing Ghana’s healthcare burden and making certain that extra residents have entry to therapy and assist.
Non-communicable ailments like kidney failure, most cancers, stroke, and diabetes account for over 40% of mortality in Ghana. MahamaCares is a crucial initiative that gives monetary help to these battling these persistent circumstances and ensures entry to the care they want.
The donation additionally follows an earlier contribution made by the army excessive command, signalling sturdy cross-sector assist for the MahamaCares initiative.
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“Your assist, following on the sooner donation to the fund by the army excessive command, will make a big distinction within the lives of many Ghanaians,”
the president added.
The Ghana Medical Belief (MahamaCares) Fund continues to realize momentum as a logo of nationwide empathy, and President Mahama has inspired all Ghanaians, establishments and people alike to contribute towards this life-saving trigger.
