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Cutting off donor aid now would deepen health sector strain – Akwasi Acquah
May 5, 2026
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Cutting off donor aid now would deepen health sector strain – Akwasi Acquah

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Key Points

  • Ghana is not yet ready to walk away from donor support for its health sector, according to former Deputy Health Minister Alexander Akwasi Acquah.
  • An abrupt cessation of external aid would expose significant weaknesses in the country's health financing system.
  • Even with aid, Ghana faces challenges, such as difficulties clearing donated logistics from ports due to tax demands.
  • The immediate priority should be to address inefficiencies and cut waste within the public sector spending.
  • The health sector is already experiencing pressure from dwindling aid flows, particularly after US cuts, though other donor agencies remain engaged, offering an opportunity for strategic rethinking.

Why This Matters

This article highlights Ghana's critical reliance on foreign aid for its health sector, exposing deep vulnerabilities in national health financing and public spending efficiency. It underscores the urgent need for Ghana to implement significant fiscal reforms and improve domestic resource mobilization to ensure sustainable healthcare provision and reduce dependency on external partners.

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