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43% of deaths in Ghana linked to non-communicable diseases - Dr Ayensu-Danquah

43% of deaths in Ghana linked to non-communicable diseases - Dr Ayensu-Danquah

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The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) otherwise known as the MahamaCares initiative seeks to mobilise sustainable financing for specialised medical care for people living with chronic NCDs.

Here are non-communicable diseases covered under MahamaCares Dr Ayensu-Danquah explained that equipping teaching hospitals with modern specialised equipment is a key component of the MahamaCares initiative, which seeks to improve the country's capacity to diagnose and treat patients suffering from chronic diseases."Data shows that 43 percent of all mortalities in Ghana are coming from Non-Communicable Diseases, mainly diabetes and high blood pressure.

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