Compassion Over Wealth: Alhaji Agongo Fulfills GHS500,000 Pledge to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

In a country where the minimum monthly wage is just GHS450, surviving a chronic illness like kidney failure can feel like a death sentence.

For many Ghanaians, monthly dialysis costs exceeding GHS8,400 make lifesaving treatment an unattainable luxury.

But last week, a moment of hope emerged under the Accra sun, when businessman Alhaji Seidu Agongo fulfilled a heartfelt pledge by donating GHS500,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.

The donation, made on behalf of Alive Industries—the company he founded—was a promise kept from the launch of the Fund under former President John Dramani Mahama. Standing before officials at the Ministry of Health, Agongo’s gesture was more than philanthropy—it was a rallying cry for compassion over wealth.

“I see their faces every day,” Agongo told reporters, his voice tinged with emotion. “Mothers who sell everything for one more dialysis session. Fathers choosing between feeding their children and staying alive. These are the impossible choices no Ghanaian should have to make.”

A former banker and owner of a dialysis center, Agongo is all too familiar with the harsh economics of kidney disease. At GHS800 per session and three sessions needed weekly, many patients face over 20 times the monthly minimum wage in treatment costs. “In a developing country where people hardly get food to eat, this is a significant strain,” he noted.

A Lifeline for the Vulnerable

Agongo’s contribution will go directly to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, known widely as “Mahama Cares.” The initiative supports the most vulnerable citizens: the poor, the elderly, the jobless, and those without social safety nets.

Health Minister Mintah Kwabena Akandoh, visibly moved, described the donation as a powerful example of national solidarity. “This is about Ghanaians standing for Ghanaians,” he said. “Alhaji Agongo has shown us that generosity doesn’t come from abundance, but from empathy.”

Agongo, who also runs Agricult, an agriculture-based enterprise, stressed that his commitment to health care is grounded in a broader vision for Ghana’s future. “My business only flourishes in a healthy environment,” he said. “Access to healthcare must not be a privilege—it is a right.”

A Call to Collective Action

More than a donation, Agongo’s act was a challenge to all Ghanaians. “This is not about wealth—it’s about compassion,” he declared. “It is not because I have, but because I care. Together, let’s be the reason someone gets another chance at life.”

His track record reflects that ethos. Beyond this donation, Agongo has quietly funded numerous health initiatives across Ghana, including the construction of a dedicated block for the Child Emergency Unit at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

In a country where financial barriers often dictate survival, Alhaji Agongo’s gesture is a powerful reminder: true wealth lies in how deeply we care for one another.

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