President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister of Finance, Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson, to take immediate steps to bridge a $156 million funding gap caused by the suspension of the USAID international funding program.
Expressing deep concern, the President highlighted the impact of a projected $78.2 million shortfall, particularly on key health interventions. "The President has requested that the bridging arrangements focus on these priority areas to mitigate any deleterious effects occasioned by the USAID funding disruptions," stated Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications.
The affected areas include malaria prevention, maternal and child health, family planning, reproductive health, nutrition, and the fight against HIV/AIDS, particularly the availability of antiretroviral drugs, testing, and prevention programs.
