National House of Chiefs endorses 'Mahama Care' to boost nationwide health awareness

A file photo of administrators at the National House of Chiefs The National House of Chiefs has pledged its support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Care, to intensify public health education The group has pledged to increase the role of traditional leaders in promoting healthcare across the country.The engagement, held at the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi on Monday, July 2, 2026, forms part of efforts to ensure citizens have access to specialist medical care for non-communicable diseases not fully covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS.Speaking on behalf of the chiefs, President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, welcomed the collaboration.