The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has partnered MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to expand access to quality diagnostic services and strengthen early detection of diseases across the country.
The partnership, formalised through an agreement signed by the three institutions, is expected to improve access to timely and reliable diagnostic testing, particularly for patients living with chronic and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The collaboration brings together the GMTF’s mandate to support the prevention and treatment of NCDs and the diagnostic expertise of MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Administrator of the GMTF, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, described the agreement as a significant milestone in the Fund’s efforts to establish strategic partnerships that improve healthcare delivery.
She said accurate and timely diagnosis was critical to effective treatment and described the partnership as an important investment in the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians.
Ms. Darko-Opoku expressed appreciation to the leadership of the partner institutions for their confidence in the collaboration and reaffirmed the GMTF’s commitment to working with stakeholders to address the growing burden of NCDs.
The Chief Executive Officer of MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited, Dr. Paul Sekyere-Nyantakyi, also welcomed the partnership, saying it was consistent with the organisation’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality diagnostic services to support improved patient care.
The partnership is expected to facilitate early disease detection, improve clinical decision-making and enhance health outcomes through access to accurate diagnostic services.
The three institutions said the agreement reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system through innovation, expertise and strategic collaboration.
They also pledged to build a long-term partnership based on trust and excellence, with the ultimate objective of promoting equitable and sustainable access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians.
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