President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to take immediate steps to address a funding gap caused by the suspension of USAID’s international funding program.
A statement from the Presidency on Tuesday, February 11, signed by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed that the President is deeply concerned about the estimated $156 million funding deficit.
This deficit threatens critical programs such as malaria prevention, maternal and child health, family planning, reproductive health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS interventions, including the availability of antiretroviral drugs and testing services.
To mitigate the potential impact, President Mahama has directed that priority be given to securing alternative funding for these essential healthcare programs.
The statement emphasized the administration’s commitment to ensuring that public health services remain unaffected despite the USAID funding disruption.
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