Ghana is set to lose approximately $138.7 million in financial assistance this year following the United States’ decision to withdraw aid for HIV/AIDS programs and other critical sectors.
The funding, initially requested under the USAID Foreign Assistance Discretionary Request Report, was intended to support health, economic growth, education, and governance initiatives.
Last year, USAID’s bilateral support to Ghana exceeded $150 million, but this year’s requested amount will no longer be available.
The health sector will be among the hardest hit, with a $69.2 million aid request for malaria control, health security, maternal and child health, family planning, reproductive health, and nutrition now in jeopardy. The fight against HIV/AIDS will also suffer significantly due to the funding shortfall.
The withdrawal of U.S. assistance raises concerns over the future of these essential programs, potentially impacting millions of Ghanaians reliant on healthcare and social services.
