Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has appealed to the Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye to immediately resolve the delays associated with the clearance of pharmaceutical products from the Tema Port.
This follows the revelation that about 12 containers of Malaria and TB drugs donated by the Global Fund and arrived in the country last October but the drugs is still stuck at the port despite assurances from the government to clear them.
Executive Secretary of Global Fund Coordinating Mechanism Samuel Hackman was concerned that, the situation could affect the relationship between the two parties if not addressed head-on.
Mr Akandoh revealed that, at a meeting at a World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva, the Ghanaian component pleaded for time to make things right since the current health Minister is new to the post.
Mr Akandoh disclosed that, Dr Okoe Boye should be given the opportunity to work towards clearance.
The Juaboso MP condemned the situation adding that, there is no justification for the delay and must be addressed.
He is optimistic that Dr. Okoe Boye will expedite the process.
Mercy Addai/ Ahotoronline.com
