The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the receipt of funds to clear Global Fund medical supplies currently held at Tema port.
The Ministry indicated that it has received GH¢7,429,694.39 from the Ministry of Finance to cover demurrage costs for clearing all outstanding Global Fund containers at the Tema Port.
In a statement issued Thursday, the MoH disclosed receiving 283 containers from the Global Fund through Tema port.
This includes 272 containers of Mosquito Nets (ITNs), 2 containers of Pharmaceuticals (ARVA, HIV RDTs, and ACTS), and eight containers of Medical Devices and Equipment.
Despite securing auction chits for 219 containers, 64 containers remain uncleared due to third-party charges amounting to GH¢ 7,429,694.39.
“Further to the above, a request letter was sent to the Ministry of Finance to assist in the securing of auction chits for the outstanding 64 containers which comprise one TB medication container the remaining mosquito nets and the outstanding third-party charges,” the MoH stated.
“In accordance with the above, the Ministry of Health with the assistance of the Ministry of Finance secured auction chits for the clearance of 219 containers, leaving an outstanding 64 containers without chits. However, the Ministry’s inability to clear the commodities at the port was as a result of third-party charges amounting to GH¢ 7,429,694,39.”
The MoH has requested the Ministry of Finance’s assistance in securing auction chits for these outstanding containers.
The Ministry urged patience from Ghanaians and stakeholders during this process, emphasizing its commitment to public health and service excellence.
