President John Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to take immediate action to bridge the $156 million funding gap caused by the suspension of USAID’s international funding program. This move comes after concerns over a $78.2 million shortfall that threatens critical sectors like malaria prevention, maternal and child health, family planning, reproductive health, and the fight against HIV/AIDS, including the availability of antiretroviral medicine and prevention programs.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Mahama has called for a focus on these priority areas to mitigate the adverse effects of the USAID funding disruption. Experts like Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare, a researcher and food scientist, have expressed concerns about the significant impact of USAID’s withdrawal and urged the government to quickly assess the situation and develop a plan to fill the gap.
USAID’s withdrawal could have far-reaching consequences on sectors that have relied heavily on its support, including agriculture, health services, and education. With USAID’s exit, Ghana is faced with the task of finding alternative funding and solutions to continue these essential programs.
