Hot SourceThe Ghana Medical Trust Fund has announced the appointment of renowned lawyer and corporate governance expert, Tony Lithur, as its new Board Chair.
Mr Lithur, a distinguished legal luminary and Founder of Lithur Brew & Company, brings decades of experience across law, finance, infrastructure, telecommunications, mining, and hospitality to the Fund, also known as “Mahama cares.”
Widely respected for his keen legal insight and integrity, Mr Lithur has acted as lead counsel on several landmark transactions involving project finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and privatization.
The Fund is designed to provide financial relief to Ghanaians living with non-communicable (chronic) diseases (NCDs), including cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney failure, stroke and diabetes. It will cover care, treatment and medications for conditions not currently included under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
It aims to address gaps in specialist health care by investing in infrastructure, equipment, specialist training, and research. This is intended to improve access, diagnostic capacity, and overall quality of care, especially for ailments requiring more advanced treatment.
His advisory work has guided both local and international clients across the public and private sectors, fostering sound investments and promoting good governance and sustainable growth in some of Ghana’s most vibrant industries.
Beyond his illustrious legal career, Mr Lithur has held key leadership positions on several significant boards.
He previously served as Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), and as a Board Member of Vodafone Ghana, Newmont Ghana, and Golden Beach Hotels Ltd.
These roles underscore the trust and respect he commands across multiple sectors of national importance.
His appointment as Board Chair of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is regarded as a clear indication of the fund’s dedication to transformative leadership and national progress.
Under Mr Lithur’s guidance, the Fund is expected to lead innovative healthcare financing initiatives, strengthen strategic partnerships, and broaden access to quality healthcare nationwide, especially in tackling the increasing challenge of non-communicable diseases.
In a statement, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund described the appointment as “the beginning of great things to come”, expressing confidence that Mr Lithur’s vision and expertise will enhance the institution’s impact.
“We are excited about this decision and anticipate his purposeful leadership, which will serve as a reminder that, undeniably, Mahama cares,” the statement concluded.
The Fund seeks to protect individuals and families from financial ruin from medical costs, by reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for treatments that currently impose heavy financial burdens.
Part of its mission is to ensure that all Ghanaians, regardless of income or location, have access to essential and specialist care. The Fund is intended as a safety net for those who would otherwise be excluded due to high costs or limited service availability.
The Fund is to be established as a statutory trust, with an independent Board of Trustees and transparent governance mechanisms. Its funding will come from multiple sources: the uncapped portion of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL),
government budgetary allocations, private and corporate contributions, grants, and investment returns. This mix is intended to ensure sustainability.
Aside from treatment, the Fund places emphasis on early screening, diagnosis, and preventive measures to mitigate the rise and impact of NCDs. Public awareness of the risk factors for chronic diseases is part of the strategy.
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