The Chairperson for the Covid-19 Trust Fund, Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Abena Boafoa Akufo (Rtd) has disclosed that as of June 30, 2022, the Fund had received a total amount of ₵62,329,941.98
According to her, this amount is both in kind and cash donated by some individuals, institutions and organizations to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic
Accounting to the public today in a press briefing at the Information Ministry, Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Akufo indicated that, out of the amount received, the Fund had disbursed ₵53, 230,805.37 for various programs as well as administrative purposes and procurement of items.
She added that between April – December 2020, they disbursed more than GHc10.2 million for the procurement of PPE’s to the Ghana Health Service (GES).
Her Ladyship revealed that currently, the balance in the Covid-19 Trust Fund is ₵9,099,136.41
She seized the moment to appeal for more support and donation towards the Fund to deal with unforeseen situations that may arise in time to come.
Source: Kasapafmonline.com/Akokoraba Nyarko
