Over 120 containers of free Malaria and Tuberculosis medications, donated by the Global Fund to Ghana, have been left to decay at Tema Port for many months.
Although the total containers exceeded this number, the government only managed to pay for clearing the medications related to HIV/AIDS, leaving the essential medications for Malaria and TB to waste away.
In April, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) assisted in clearing 14 out of the 182 containers of medical shipments from the Global Fund that were stuck at the ports.
These medications were generously donated to help Ghana combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
The containers of health supplies included antiretroviral medications for HIV patients, malaria and TB rapid diagnostic tests, injections for Malaria and TB, antiretroviral medicine, and mosquito nets, all delivered to Ghana free of charge.
Unfortunately, these goods were detained and left to decay at Tema Port due to non-payment of third-party fees.
Two months ago, the government formed a committee to address the delay in clearing the goods. The committee includes the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the Ministry of Health.