Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has fulfilled a pledge of GHS500,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a move to support the country’s growing dialysis needs.
Alhaji Agongo, who is also the founder and owner of Alive Industries, made the donation at the Ministry of Health in Accra, together with his management.
He described the initiative as “a programme that touches the very foundation of the Ghanaian people”.
Dialysis treatment in Ghana has become a growing burden for patients, many of whom struggle to afford the high cost.
According to Mr Agongo, the average dialysis session costs around GHS700, and a patient typically requires three sessions per week — a monthly total of approximately GHS8,400 (around $800).
“In a developing country where people hardly get food to eat, this is a significant strain,” Mr Agongo said. “That is why I see this programme as one that truly resonates with the grassroots and deserves all our support.”
Mr Agongo, who operates a dialysis centre himself, underscored the link between health and economic productivity.
“As a businessman, my business only flourishes in a healthy environment. We all need access to proper healthcare.”
He also extended his appreciation to the Minister of Health for his commitment to the programme and President John Dramani Mahama, under whose leadership the Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) initiative was launched. “This is not for his own sake, but for the citizens of Ghana,” Mr Agongo added.
The Minister of Health, speaking at the event, lauded Alive Industries for the donation, saying: “We are so grateful and we know this is not just corporate social responsibility. It’s a true gesture of national solidarity.”
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund was established to support citizens who are unable to afford critical medical services, especially those requiring long-term treatments such as dialysis.
The government has called on more individuals and institutions to follow suit in helping to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system.
Source:TheDotNews