Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, has acknowledged significant errors in the management of medical supplies currently detained at the country’s ports.
The medical supplies, provided by the Global Fund, have been held at the Tema port for over a year. Speaking on Channel One TV’s “The Big Issue,” Dr. Kissi reflected on the broader challenges Ghana faces in managing health resources that were previously supplied at no cost by international organizations such as the Global Fund and GAVI.
Dr. Kissi admitted, “Our vaccine issues earlier this year were also as a result of the expectation that Ghana should gear up for taking over many things that were provided to us at no cost. So in recalibrating or readjusting as a nation, to be able to manage our affairs with regards to getting items from GAVI and all these other world organizations, these are some of the challenges that I think will happen.”
He further conceded, “I think that we’ve goofed a little in all honesty. Our finances in the country are quite challenging, so our priorities will shift, and the availability will also be a problem. I wouldn’t say that we haven’t had a misstep. We’ve had a misstep and it is unfortunate that items that are very useful in terms of our health prevention activities have suffered.”
Dr. Kissi’s statements highlight the financial and logistical hurdles contributing to the current situation, underscoring the need for improved management and strategic planning in the handling of critical health resources.
Source: Sankofaonline.com
