The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG) has donated medical supplies worth GH¢2.2 million to the Ministry of Health in support of the MahamaCares initiative, a programme aimed at improving access to essential healthcare across the country.
The donated items include pain medication, blood tonics, anti-malaria drugs, cardiovascular and anti-diabetic medicines, as well as asthma management treatments.
Presenting the items, PMAG President Dr Samuel Tobbin reaffirmed the association’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare delivery system through local manufacturing and strategic partnerships.
“This donation is not just about medicine; it’s about restoring hope and dignity to the thousands of Ghanaians who rely on public health support,” Dr Tobbin stated.
“We believe that the MahamaCares Initiative presents a timely opportunity to demonstrate the power of local industry in driving national development,” he added.
He further called on stakeholders to prioritise investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing, noting that Ghana has the capacity to reduce its dependency on imported drugs while ensuring affordability and accessibility.
“When we invest in local solutions, we empower our people and secure our health systems for the future,” he emphasised.
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, expressed gratitude to PMAG and assured the public that the donated medicines would be distributed promptly to health facilities serving vulnerable populations.
The MahamaCares Initiative, officially branded as #MahamaCares, is part of a broader effort by President Mahama and the ruling NDC to expand access to quality healthcare across the country. It places particular emphasis on vulnerable populations, aiming to bridge equity gaps in healthcare delivery.
The initiative is envisioned as a people-centered healthcare reform plan that will, among other goals, invest in health infrastructure, enhance the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and support critical interventions for under-resourced communities.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, one of the financial vehicles supporting the MahamaCares programme, is expected to mobilise contributions from both the public and private sectors to fund essential medical services, equipment, and outreach programmes.
