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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 52810, member: 636"]
Ghana's Health Minister revealed massive financial burdens left by the previous administration during Friday's accountability briefing. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated that the incoming government discovered debts totaling nearly 12.68 billion Ghana cedis across multiple healthcare sectors. The outstanding obligations cover payments to service providers, donor organizations, and construction contractors who completed work under the former regime. Despite these fiscal challenges, the current administration remains committed to enhancing medical services for its citizens. The minister emphasized that financial constraints will not prevent progress toward better healthcare delivery.

The inherited Agenda 111 hospital program consumed 344 million dollars without completing any operational facilities. This massive infrastructure initiative generated additional debt exceeding one billion Ghana cedis that requires immediate settlement. Akandoh acknowledged the substantial financial obstacles while reaffirming the government's determination to fulfill campaign promises. The administration refuses to use inherited problems as justification for delayed progress. Healthcare improvements remain the primary focus despite the challenging financial foundation left by predecessors.
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