Founder of Mercy Ships, Dame Ann Gloag, has announced that the organisation will embark on an unprecedented 11-month medical mission to Ghana in August 2026. The initiative will be undertaken in partnership with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund under the MahamaCares programme.
Dame Ann Gloag, together with the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra on Thursday to conclude her three-day working visit to Ghana.
At a press briefing following the meeting, the delegation confirmed that the Mercy Ships mission will deliver specialised surgical care and essential clinical services to underserved communities across the country. The programme will also focus on strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system through sustainable capacity-building initiatives.
President Mahama welcomed the partnership, expressing deep gratitude to Mercy Ships for selecting Ghana for the historic mission. He highlighted the critical role the Ghana Medical Trust Fund plays in improving healthcare access and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring the success of the mission.
“This collaboration marks a transformative chapter in Ghana’s healthcare journey,” President Mahama said. “It is not just about surgeries and treatment, but about building systems and capacities that will outlast this mission and benefit generations to come.”
The 2026 medical mission will be the longest deployment of Mercy Ships in a single country, positioning Ghana as a key partner in advancing healthcare delivery across Africa.
