The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the suspension of USAID support for the Global Procurement Supply Chain program, affecting critical health services in the Northern, North East, and Savannah regions.
The freeze follows an Executive Order by U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to a halt in Last Mile Distribution (LMD) of essential medicines and vaccines.
SkyNet Express, the logistics company responsible for deliveries, has been directed to cease operations for 90 days.
This disruption is expected to cause severe shortages of essential health commodities, weaken procurement and supply chain management, and impact public health programs, including maternal health, malaria treatment, and HIV/AIDS services.
In response, the Regional Health Management Team (RHMT) held an emergency meeting with stakeholders to explore mitigation strategies. It was agreed that an alternative logistics provider would temporarily handle LMD services in 2025 while long-term solutions are sought.
The GHS has called for urgent government intervention to bridge supply chain gaps and ensure continued access to critical health supplies.
