The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn, has praised the government’s health support programme, the MahamaCares initiative, describing it as a transformative intervention in Ghana’s healthcare system.
According to her, the programme has become a lifeline for thousands of Ghanaians battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
“MahamaCares offers hope to citizens who would otherwise be denied access to life-saving treatment because of financial hardship,” she stated.
Delivering a statement in Parliament on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day 2026, Hon. Aubynn noted that the high cost of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery continues to place cancer care beyond the reach of many families.
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She explained that MahamaCares Ghana’s healthcare support is helping to close this gap by providing financial assistance to vulnerable patients.
“Access to quality healthcare should not be a privilege for the wealthy. It is a fundamental right of every Ghanaian,” she said.
According to her, the Fund is reducing the burden on households and improving treatment adherence.
The Ablekuma North MP said the initiative is restoring public confidence in the country’s health system.
She commended President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Health for prioritising the welfare of patients through the Trust Fund.
“This programme shows that the government is committed to protecting the most vulnerable in our society,” she remarked.
Hon. Aubynn added that strong monitoring mechanisms must be put in place to ensure accountability and guarantee transparency so that every cedi reaches those who truly need support.
The MP urged Parliament to play an active role in sustaining and expanding the programme.
She called for increased budgetary allocations and strict oversight to ensure the long-term success of MahamaCares.
“As a House, we must fully support this Fund through adequate resourcing and strong supervision,” she said.
She charged civil society and the private sector to partner with government in strengthening the initiative.
The MahamaCares, she said, has renewed hope among cancer patients who previously faced financial barriers to treatment, emphasizing that timely access to care improves survival rates and quality of life.
“No Ghanaian should die simply because they cannot afford medical treatment,” she stressed.