National Lottery Authority partners with Medical Fund to boost healthcare in Ghana
Ghana Lottery Authority and GMTF explore project-based and annual contributions to address gaps in MRI, CT scans, dialysis and breast screening services nationwide.
Ghana.- The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana has stepped up its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by partnering with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country.
The GMTF visited the NLA offices on October 22 to discuss collaboration aimed at improving hospital infrastructure and medical equipment nationwide.
Officials attending the meeting included Director-General Mohammed Abdul‑Salam, Deputy Director-General Eric Wadie, Director of Corporate Communications Afua Offie from the NLA, and GMTF Administrator Obuobia Darko-Opoku, all of whom expressed optimism about the partnership.
The NLA said: “Contributing to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund aligns with NLA’s Corporate Social Responsibility objectives and its mandate to use proceeds from lottery operations for good causes.”
Darko-Opoku said that the Fund, established under Act 114, has begun a nationwide needs assessment of hospitals. The assessment revealed significant gaps in medical infrastructure and diagnostic equipment, particularly in areas such as MRI, CT scans, dialysis and breast screening services.
She added that many hospitals are struggling to provide adequate healthcare due to the lack of modern facilities and called on corporate institutions like the NLA to partner with the Fund in upgrading hospitals and strengthening healthcare delivery.
The NLA said: “The Authority is open to exploring mechanisms for regular support to the Fund, possibly through project‑based partnerships or annual contributions, as part of its efforts to make a lasting impact on the health sector.”
The engagement highlights how lottery operators in Africa can channel revenues beyond gaming into social impact projects, providing a potential model for other operators on the continent.
