During a visit to Nashville, Tennessee, Adjoa Obuobia Darko‑Opoku, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), appealed to Ghanaians living overseas to become advocates and partners in the Fund’s life‑saving work.
Darko‑Opoku explained that the GMTF provides financial assistance to Ghanaians battling chronic diseases who need expensive specialised medical treatment, offering hope to patients and families who might otherwise struggle to afford care.
She urged diaspora members to leverage their networks, professional connections and influence to forge partnerships with American hospitals, medical institutions, research centres, investors, foundations and philanthropists.
Opportunities highlighted included specialist medical services, advanced technology, professional training, research, infrastructure development and financial support.
“The Fund represents an important national intervention that every Ghanaian should understand, support and help sustain, regardless of where they live,” Darko‑Opoku said.
She called on community members to act as ambassadors, educating fellow Ghanaians, directing those who need assistance to the proper channels and attracting credible international partnerships.
“The fight against chronic diseases and the high cost of specialised healthcare should not be left to the government alone,” she added. “For Ghanaians in Nashville and across the diaspora, the opportunity goes beyond financial contributions to include leveraging connections, expertise and goodwill to help save lives in Ghana.”
Moving forward, the GMTF plans to expand its outreach and collaborate with international partners to enhance access to life‑saving treatment for Ghana’s chronic disease patients.
