The Ministry of Health has refuted claims that the Global Fund has suspended the supply of health commodities to Ghana.
Earlier reports had indicated that the Global Fund had halted shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previously donated items stuck at Tema Port.
However, in a statement issued on Friday, April 12, the Ministry clarified, “We hereby, wish to state categorically and emphatically that the Global Fund has neither suspended nor intend to suspend any shipments of medicines and other health commodities to Ghana.”
Contrary to earlier reports, the Ministry of Health has confirmed that it has received an itinerary from the Global Fund for the delivery of medicines and other health commodities expected in 2024.
The Ministry stated that the first consignment has already been delivered on Monday, 12th April, 2024.
Additionally, the Ministry reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the health needs of Ghanaians.
“The commitment of the Government, through the Ministry of Health and its development partners, to meet the health needs of all people living in Ghana continues to be our collective top priority.”
On April 12, the Ministry of Health received 14 containers out of a total of 182 at the Tema Port. These containers contained essential medicines for antiretroviral, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments, donated by the Global Fund.
