President Mahama appoints Tony Lithur as Board Chairman of MahamaCares

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed renowned private legal practitioner, Tony Lithur, as the Board Chairman of his government’s flagship, Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCares.

Tony Lithur’s appointment was made known in a statement issued in a social media post of the trust, shared on October 14, 2025, introducing him as its newly appointed board chairman.

The post indicated that Tony Lithur, who was President Mahama’s lawyer in the 2012 and 2020 election petitions, was appointed as board chair of MahamaCares because of his commitment to the development of Ghana as a nation.

“His appointment as Board Chair of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund reflects his deep commitment to national development and institutional transformation. Under his leadership, the Fund is poised to drive innovative healthcare financing, strengthen partnerships, and expand access to quality care for all, particularly in the fight against non-communicable diseases.

“This introduction marks the beginning of great things to come, bringing vision, expertise, and a shared dedication to building a healthier Ghana,” parts of the post read.

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It also indicated that Tony Lithur, aside from his outstanding legal career, has played very important roles in Ghana’s development process.

“As Founder and Managing Partner of Lithur Brew & Company, Mr Lithur has earned national recognition for his sharp legal insight and integrity, serving as lead counsel to both local and international clients on landmark transactions in project finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and privatisation. His advisory footprint cuts across public and private sectors — shaping sound investments, good governance, and sustainable growth in some of Ghana’s most dynamic industries.

“Beyond his distinguished legal career, Mr Lithur has served on several major boards, including as Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited and as a Board Member of Vodafone Ghana, Newmont Ghana, and Golden Beach Hotels Ltd — a testament to the trust and respect he commands across multiple fields of enterprise,” the post further said.

About the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares):

Launched by President John Dramani Mahama on April 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, the MahamaCares Fund aims to cover treatment costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The fund will be primarily financed by the uncapped National Health Insurance Levy, government budgets, and corporate contributions.

Parliament approved the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025, also known as the MahamaCares Fund, following a contentious debate and resolution on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

The approval marks a major step toward establishing a dedicated fund to support Ghanaians suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, and stroke.

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