The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, has pledged his company’s full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as “MahamaCares”, to help the Fund achieve its goal of combating the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana.
Mr. Dadey, who is a firm believer in giving back to society, expressed the KGL Group’s commitment to partnering with the Fund to retool the country’s teaching and regional health facilities to deliver quality healthcare, particularly to persons living with chronic diseases.
Speaking during a working visit by the Administrator of the Fund, Mrs. Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and her team as part of their ongoing corporate engagements, Mr. Dadey underscored the importance of partnership for national development.
“Those with funds should always look to help and leave a legacy for Ghanaians. Wealth should not only be created but also distributed for the benefit of all,” he stated.
Through its KGL Foundation, the company’s non-profit arm responsible for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, KGL Group has been at the forefront of philanthropic interventions in Ghana’s health sector, among other areas.
The visit on Tuesday, November 11, formed part of the Fund’s broader engagement with corporate institutions to explore strategic partnerships aimed at addressing critical healthcare challenges nationwide.
During the meeting, Mrs. Darko-Opoku highlighted the urgent healthcare gaps identified during a recent nationwide needs assessment tour. She noted that the study revealed severe shortages of essential medical equipment across major facilities in Accra and other regions.
“Our focus is to equip health institutions with the tools needed to provide quality care for patients battling non-communicable diseases,” she said.
She commended KGL Group’s show of support, describing it as a sign that Corporate Ghana is beginning to appreciate the Fund’s vision of ensuring the wellbeing of the Ghanaian workforce.
“When companies like KGL show such support, we know that Corporate Ghana is beginning to hear us and understand that standing with the Fund is standing with their workforce and Ghana. The mandate will be fulfilled, and it will be etched in the hearts of all that Mahama truly cares,” Mrs. Darko-Opoku added.
Earlier on Monday, the Fund’s Administrator and her team paid a similar visit to the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), where they held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Afetsi Awoonor, and his management team on potential areas of collaboration.
The discussions centered on retooling teaching and regional hospitals to enhance care for persons living with chronic non-communicable diseases.
Mrs. Darko-Opoku noted that the enthusiasm and readiness of institutions like BOST to collaborate with the Fund serve as motivation to continue mobilizing resources, championing innovation, and driving sustainable healthcare solutions across the country.
“Partnership after partnership, we will turn compassion into care and demonstrate that truly, Mahama Cares,” she emphasized.
So far, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has engaged several corporate institutions, including the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Petroleum Commission of Ghana, Ghana Gold Board, and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), among others.
