Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund Must Remain Non-Political – Dr. Ramzi Inusah Warns
Dr. Ramzi Inusah, a member of the National Communications Team for the Movement for Change, has thrown his support behind the newly announced Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund, calling it a promising initiative—but warned that it must not fall victim to partisan politics.
Speaking on Kessben TV’s Maakye show today, Dr. Inusah described the fund as a “special purpose vehicle” designed to support Ghanaians, especially those unable to afford treatment for chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
“This is a good initiative. But the issue is not the idea—it’s the implementation,” he said.
Dr. Inusah expressed concerns that if the fund is not managed properly, it could become a tool for political favoritism. He warned that in Ghana’s highly polarized political climate, there’s a real risk that access to the fund could become tied to party loyalty.
“These are legitimate concerns. We live in a country where partisan politics has sadly affected access to many public goods. We don’t want a situation where people need an NPP or NDC card to benefit from life-saving support,” he cautioned.
He urged government and stakeholders to adopt a national approach that ensures the initiative belongs to the people of Ghana, not a political party.
Dr. Inusah used the recent incident at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH)—where a patient reportedly died due to the lack of a ventilator—as an example of why the health system needs urgent reform.
“We can’t talk about financial assistance without addressing the broken structures. We need a total review of the system and clear health policy reforms,” he said.
He further recommended involving the private sector to support healthcare delivery, but emphasized the need for regulation to prevent exploitative pricing.
“Let’s bring in the private sector, but we must put policies in place to limit how much they can charge, so care remains affordable,” he added.
Dr. Inusah ended by reminding Ghanaians of Ghana’s goal to achieve 100% universal health coverage by 2036. He said initiatives like the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund must serve as building blocks—not campaign tools. “This is about lives, not votes. Let’s build a system where every Ghanaian can receive care, regardless of which party is in power,” he concluded.
By Adeline Mumuni
