Cocoa farmers
Fludor Ghana Limited, a member of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, is expanding healthcare insurance coverage for cocoa farmers and their households across Ghana.
Launched in partnership with Elucid Social in 2023, Fludor’s healthcare coverage initiative, part of its “Apomuden Project,” aims to provide cocoa farmers and their families with access to affordable healthcare across multiple regions in Ghana.
Through this initiative, Fludor has registered over 266 households, comprising nearly 1000 individuals, in Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The comprehensive health coverage includes access to emergency funds, maternal health funds, and essential medication, and helps to improve cocoa productivity and income stability, further reducing the risk of child labour and deforestation.
Maria Christodoulou, Head of Cocoa Sustainability, Fludor Ghana Limited said, “Establishing agricultural supply chains where farmers’ health is prioritised is fundamental for their access to decent work and income.”
Director, West Africa, Elucid,Richard Osei Kuffour, highlighted the broader impact stating “Our collaboration on the healthcare project strengthens Ghana’s national healthcare system and protects farmer household income by preventing out-of-pocket health expenses. Beneficiaries also gain from an emergency and maternal health fund, enhancing their physical well-being and farm productivity.”
Fludor Ghana Limited, established by TGI Group in 2014, engages in sourcing, internal trading, and marketing cocoa, cashews, and soya. The company works with donors and chocolate makers to enhance farmers’ l, promote entrepreneurial abilities, and ensure a sustainable cocoa supply.
By Samnuel Boadi