*Dr. Afriyie Ayew Raises Red Flags Over Ghana Medical Trust Fund*

Hon. Dr. Ayew Afriyie has expressed serious concerns about the proposed Ghana Medical Trust Fund and its potential impact on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). 

Speaking to the media , the MP questioned the clarity, funding structure, and operational roll out of the new initiative.

He called for detailed information on the services the trust will offer and how they will align with the NHIS, warning that the proposed allocation of 20% of NHIS funding is financially unsustainable. Instead, he suggested the government consider using revenue from the COVID-19 levy to support the new fund.

Dr. Ayew also raised concerns about who will provide care during the transition period and how specialist services will be accessed. He further proposed that some Agenda 111 projects be converted into specialist hospitals, with clear guidelines on the diseases they will focus on.

Emphasizing that the initiative must serve the health needs of Ghanaians rather than political interests, he called for transparency, careful planning, and coordination to ensure a smooth implementation

Rewithout disrupting existing healthcare services.

Report by PKB