Health Minister Warns of $25M Gap in Vaccine Funding for Ghana
Minister of Health Highlights Urgent Financial Need as Donor Funding Declines, Threatening Vaccine Supply
- Ghana requires $25 million this year to import essential vaccines
- The country is facing reduced international support
- Dwindling donor assistance threatens vaccine supply and overall healthcare stability
Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the country needs a hefty $25 million this year to secure essential vaccines, as international donor support continues to decline.
In a meeting with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana on Monday, April 14, Mr. Akandoh voiced concern over the steady withdrawal of global partners who previously helped fund the procurement of vaccines.
He attributed part of the shortfall to funding cuts by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which have significantly impacted USAID’s support to Ghana’s healthcare system.
“With our usual partners pulling out gradually, we’re left with little choice. This year alone, we require not less than $25 million just to bring in vaccines,” he emphasized, describing the situation as a growing challenge for the country’s health sector.
