Ghana's Interior Ministry and Its Agencies Donate GHS 1 Million to MahamaCares Fund
The Interior Ministry and its agencies, led by IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, have donated over GHS 1 million to support President Mahama’s MahamaCares Fund for chronic illness relief in Ghana.
Edem Latsu Nukafu 
The Ministry for the Interior and its agencies, led by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, have donated a total of GHS 1,002,000 to President John Dramani Mahama’s MahamaCares Fund, an initiative aimed at providing financial relief for Ghanaians battling chronic and non-communicable diseases.
The cheque presentation took place at Jubilee House on Friday, just as Cabinet approved the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill—also known as the MahamaCares Fund Bill—for submission to Parliament.
Full Donation Breakdown
The GHS 1 million donation reflects a collective commitment by the Interior Ministry and its agencies:
|
Contributing Agency |
Amount (GHS) |
|
Ghana Police Service |
580,000 |
|
Ghana Immigration Service |
100,000 |
|
Ghana National Fire Service |
50,000 |
|
Ghana Prisons Service |
50,000 |
|
NADMO |
50,000 |
|
National Identification Authority |
50,000 |
|
Gaming Commission |
50,000 |
|
Narcotics Control Commission |
10,000 |
|
Small Arms Commission |
10,000 |
|
Ghana Refugee Board |
5,000 |
|
National Peace Council |
5,000 |
Additional Individual Donations:
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Interior Minister Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka – GHS 50,000
-
Deputy Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi – GHS 30,000
President Mahama Commends Support
President Mahama praised the generosity of the Interior Ministry and its agencies, emphasizing the national significance of the MahamaCares Fund, which targets diseases like hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other life-threatening conditions.
“The Fund is not just for treatment—it’s a comprehensive program that includes education and prevention,” Mahama noted.
“Funding will come from the uncapped portion of the National Health Insurance Levy and be managed by independent trustees.”
Political Appointees Join the Effort
As a show of commitment, President Mahama pledged six months of his salary to the Fund and called on all political appointees to contribute one month’s salary.
“We’ll formally present our collective donation to the Minister of Health at an upcoming event,” he added.
Security Sector Steps Up
IGP Yohuno, in presenting the cheque, said the donation came voluntarily from senior officers and leadership across the Ministry.
“We in the security services have a safety net through government support, but many Ghanaians don’t. This is our way of helping,” he said.
“This is just the beginning.”
Next Steps: Parliamentary Review
With Cabinet approval in place, the MahamaCares Fund Bill is set to be laid before Parliament. If passed, it will institutionalize support for chronic disease care and prevention nationwide—signaling a major step in Ghana’s commitment to equitable healthcare.
