Source:Africapublicity
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to urgently address the funding gap created by the suspension of USAID’s international funding program. The estimated shortfall is $156 million, with a projected $78.2 million deficit that could severely impact critical interventions, including :
– Malaria Prevention: Funding for malaria prevention programs is at risk, which could lead to a surge in malaria cases.
– Maternal and Child Health: The availability of essential health services for mothers and children may be compromised.
– Family Planning and Reproductive Health: Access to family planning resources and reproductive health services may be disrupted.
– Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Programs: Funding for nutrition programs and the fight against HIV/AIDS, including antiretroviral drugs, testing, and prevention programs, is also under threat.
President Mahama in a statement issued on Tuesday, February 11, 202) also emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, ensuring that the bridging arrangements prioritize these critical areas to mitigate any adverse effects of the funding disruption.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, conveyed this directive, underscoring the government’s commitment to sustaining vital health programs despite financial challenges.
The President has requested that the Finance Minister focus on bridging the funding gap in these priority areas to mitigate the negative consequences of the USAID funding disruptions .
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