The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government requires approximately $25 million to procure essential vaccines for the country this year.
This comes as a result of the gradual withdrawal of donor support, a trend, he described, as “troubling”.
“It is instructive to note that at this point in time, our partners who assist us in procuring most of our vaccines are gradually fading. This year alone, we need not less than $25 million to import vaccines into this country,” Akandoh stated at a meeting with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSG).
The dwindling aid is attributed to funding cuts, significantly impacting Ghana’s healthcare system. Ghana is working towards local vaccine production, with the National Institute for Vaccines implementing a roadmap for vaccine development and production by 2031.
The country aims to reduce dependence on external aid and strengthen its health sector.
