The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the receipt of funds necessary to clear locked-up Global Fund medical supplies currently held at the port.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry detailed that it had received 283 containers of various commodities from the Global Fund through the Tema port.
These items included 272 containers of Mosquito Nets (ITNs), two containers of pharmaceuticals (ARVA, HIV RDTs, and ACTS), and eight containers of medical devices and equipment.
The Ministry, with assistance from the Ministry of Finance, secured auction chits for the clearance of 219 containers, leaving 64 containers pending clearance due to third-party charges amounting to GH¢7,429,694.39.
Following this, a request was made to the Ministry of Finance to assist in securing auction chits for the remaining 64 containers, which include one container of TB medication and the remaining mosquito nets.
The Ministry of Health has now received GH¢7,429,694.39 from the Ministry of Finance to cover the demurrage charges for clearing all outstanding Global Fund containers at the Tema Port.
This amount will be used to pay the third-party charges and is expected to facilitate the clearance of all outstanding containers by the end of June 2024.
The Ministry urged Ghanaians and stakeholders to continue exercising patience as they work to ensure the delivery of these essential supplies for public health.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the interests and well-being of all Ghanaians through the provision of high-quality services, programs, and policies.
