The Ministry of Health has organised its first-quarter review meeting to evaluate the progress of the Global Fund’s Grant (GC7) implementation and the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) initiative.
The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss improving accountability and efficiency in managing the Global Fund’s resources within Ghana’s healthcare system. Participants also addressed various challenges and explored potential strategies for overcoming them.
Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, emphasized the crucial role the GC7 grant has played in supporting Ghana’s efforts to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
He said the Global Fund remains an essential partner in these ongoing efforts, while also contributing to strengthening Ghana’s broader health system resilience.
The Health Minister also pointed out several challenges faced in implementing the GC7 grant. He highlighted delays in procurements and ineligible expenditures as major challenges.
He expressed concerns about the slow absorption of funds, particularly under the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) initiative. He stressed the need for reprogramming measures to ensure that resources are effectively utilised.
Mr. Akandoh reassured stakeholders of his commitment to optimizing resource usage and fostering stronger collaboration to sustain life-saving health interventions.
The Chief Director of the Ministry, Alhaji Hafiz Adams, addressed the meeting, underscoring the importance of greater accountability, efficiency, and alignment with national health priorities to maximize the impact of Global Fund resources.
While acknowledging the challenges, he reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to working with partners to enhance the country’s healthcare system.
Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Prof. Samuel Akoriyea Kaba, also pledged to collaborate with stakeholders to improve the health system, ensure effective coordination, and ensure the optimal use of Global Fund support for the benefit of the entire population.
Representatives from key healthcare institutions, including the Ghana Health Service, National Malaria Elimination Program, National AIDS Control Program, National TB Control Program, and RSSH, made presentations on the progress of Global Fund grants, shared achievements, and discussed ways to address ongoing challenges.
The stakeholders collectively called for the Ministry to develop more sustainable financing strategies to prevent future funding gaps and ensure the continued success of health initiatives across Ghana.
