Helicopter crash victims' children get GH¢3m health cover, GH¢1m trust funds

The government has provided a comprehensive support package for the children of the eight state officials who died in the August 6, 2025, Ghana Air Force helicopter crash, including GH¢3 million in health insurance coverage and GH¢1 million trust funds for eligible beneficiaries.

Speaking at a presentation ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama disclosed that 27 beneficiaries had been enrolled onto a premier health insurance plan, with annual healthcare coverage valued at GH¢3 million.

He explained that the health package, provided through Nationwide Medical Insurance, gives beneficiaries access to 942 accredited healthcare providers across the country.

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“Every affected family has been enrolled onto the premier plan of Nationwide Medical Insurance. The company’s highest level of healthcare coverage has been awarded to these families,” he said.

“This package provides an annual healthcare value of GH¢3 million across all dependents and grants access to 942 accredited healthcare providers throughout Ghana. Each family will receive a unique identification card today, which will provide seamless access to this healthcare support whenever it is needed,” he added.

Beyond healthcare, President Mahama announced that 13 Stanbic Bank trust accounts had been established for the children, with GH¢1 million deposited into each account to support their long-term welfare and education.

He further disclosed that six fixed deposit accounts had also been created for the five adult children of Dr Samuel Sarpong and the first daughter of Alhaji Muniru Limuna, with each account receiving GH¢1 million.

According to President Mahama, the investments will be held for an initial three-month period to allow the funds to appreciate while giving the beneficiaries sufficient time to make informed decisions about their use.

He stressed that the intervention should not be viewed as compensation for the loss of loved ones but as the government’s commitment to protecting the future of the children and families affected by the tragedy.

In addition to the financial and healthcare support, the government presented each family with a legacy box containing a personal letter signed by the President, a Children’s Fund investment certificate and a commemorative medallion in honour of their deceased parents and guardians.

The support package forms part of the government’s response to the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers of state, senior government officials and members of the Ghana Air Force crew.



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