Mahama Cares: Full List of enrolled hospitals and step-by-step guide on how to apply for patient support

• The Mahama Cares programme requires applicants to be Ghanaian, hold an active NHIS card, and have a covered medical condition to qualify for support.

• Patients cannot apply directly; applications must be initiated by specialist clinicians at approved hospitals through a digital platform.

• Government has released a list of 27 enrolled hospitals across Ghana to facilitate access to the patient support programme

Many Ghanaians have expressed concerns about how to access support under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), prompting government officials to clarify the full application process, eligibility criteria and how patients can benefit from the programme.

The initiative is designed to support Ghanaians with serious medical conditions, but access is strictly structured through an approved referral and digital system rather than direct walk-in applications.

Government Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that the system has been put in place to ensure fairness, efficiency and proper verification of cases before support is granted.

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To benefit from the fund, applicants must meet three key requirements. They must be Ghanaian citizens, possess a valid and active NHIS card, and be diagnosed with a medical condition that falls within the approved list of illnesses covered under the programme.

Officials say these conditions are necessary to ensure that support is directed to patients who truly meet the criteria of the fund.

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Mr. Felix Kwakye have also clarified that patients cannot personally walk into the Secretariat to request assistance. Instead, applications must be initiated by specialist clinicians at designated hospitals, who will submit patient information through a dedicated digital platform for assessment and approval.

The Administrator of the Fund says this approach is intended to maintain dignity in the process while ensuring transparency and accountability in how cases are handled.

Patients will access support through the following procedure:

• Visit a participating or recognised hospital

• Be assessed by a specialist clinician

• Clinician submits application via digital platform

• Application is reviewed by the Fund administrators

• Approved patients receive support based on medical need

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The Patient Support Programme will initially be rolled out through 28 selected hospitals across the country. These facilities have been strategically chosen to ensure equitable access to healthcare services nationwide.

1. Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

2. Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

3. Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

4. Tamale Teaching Hospital

5. Ho Teaching Hospital

6. Sunyani Teaching Hospital

7. Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

8. Greater Accra Regional Hospital

9. Eastern Regional Hospital

10. Winneba and Trauma Specialist Hospital

11. Volta Regional Hospital

12. Kumasi South Hospital

13. Northern Regional Hospital

14. Upper West Regional Hospital

15. Upper East Regional Hospital

16. Sefwi-Wiawso Government Hospital

17. Goaso Municipal Hospital

18. Bole Municipal Hospital

19. Worawora Government Hospital

20. Holy Family Hospital, Techiman

21. Baptist Medical Centre

22. University of Ghana Medical Centre

23. 37 Military Hospital

24. International Maritime Hospital

25. The Bank Hospital

26. Trust Specialist Hospital

27. Aisha Hospital

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) has also outlined the non-communicable diseases currently supported under the scheme.

According to the Administrator of the Fund, the programme currently covers selected cancer-related conditions, with plans to expand the list in the coming months.

The approved conditions include:

• Breast cancer

• Cervical cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Childhood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, soft tissue sarcomas, retinoblastoma, and nephroblastoma.

Officials have indicated that additional disease conditions will be added to the benefits package by the end of the year as part of efforts to broaden access to life-saving treatment.

Officials have assured the public that the programme is being implemented under strict monitoring systems to ensure fairness and accountability in the distribution of healthcare support.