Ghanaian entrepreneur and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has fulfilled a GHS500,000 pledge to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, reinforcing national efforts to ease the burden of dialysis treatment for vulnerable patients.
The donation, made at the Ministry of Health in Accra, was presented by Mr. Agongo and the management team of his company, Alive Industries. Speaking at the event, Mr. Agongo emphasized the critical need for accessible healthcare, describing the initiative as “a programme that touches the very foundation of the Ghanaian people.”
Dialysis treatment has become a major challenge for many Ghanaians, with a single session costing about GHS700. Patients typically require three sessions per week, totaling an estimated GHS8,400 per month (approximately $800).
“In a developing country where people hardly get food to eat, this is a significant strain,” Mr. Agongo noted. “That is why I see this programme as one that truly resonates with the grassroots and deserves all our support.”
As the operator of a dialysis center himself, Mr. Agongo underscored the vital link between public health and economic development. “My business only flourishes in a healthy environment. We all need access to proper healthcare,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to the Minister of Health for championing the Medical Trust Fund, and to former President John Dramani Mahama, under whose administration the fund—also known as the Mahama Cares initiative—was launched. “This is not for his own sake, but for the citizens of Ghana,” Mr. Agongo added.
Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye commended Alive Industries for the generous contribution, calling it “a true gesture of national solidarity.” He urged more individuals and corporate entities to emulate the example to help build a resilient healthcare system.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund was created to support citizens who cannot afford essential medical care, particularly long-term treatments like dialysis. The government continues to appeal for more support to meet the growing demand and ensure no Ghanaian is left behind in accessing life-saving healthcare.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
