Ghana Medical Trust Fund advances rollout of Medicines List to improve access to specialised treatment
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is advancing efforts to improve access to specialised healthcare by engaging key stakeholders in Ghana’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to finalise its Medicines List, a key component of the Fund that helps patients obtain life-saving medicines without severe financial hardship.” She also announced that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Tariff Operational Manual has received approval from the Minister for Health, providing clear procedures for service costing, claims processing, provider reimbursement and financial accountability.“The Ghana Medical Trust Fund was established to respond to one of the greatest challenges confronting healthcare in Ghana; the enormous financial burden associated with chronic and high-cost non-communicable diseases,” she stated.
