Reports dey show say Ghana dey face serious challenges for fight disease and poverty since USAID chop shutdown. Former U.S. President George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and U2 singer Bono all voice demma concerns about the decision to close down the agency, wey dem describe as a 'colossal mistake'.
Ghana's Health and Poverty Crisis
Ghana, wey dem know as beacon of democracy for West Africa, still dey struggle with poverty and serious health problems, especially for de rural areas. USAID dey play important role for providing vital support to tackle these issues.
The Lancet Study: A Grim Prediction
One study for The Lancet dey suggest say, cuts to USAID go lead to the death of about 14 million people over the next five years. This be serious matter wey need urgent attention.
Rubio's Defence of the Closure
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, dey defend the decision to eliminate USAID, he dey claim say de agency dey spend taxpayer money for ineffective and wasteful ways. He dey argue say e dey create dependency for the countries wey dey receive aid, instead of building resilience.
- Rubio dey claim say USAID no do any real good over the years.
- He dey criticize the agency for creating NGO industrial complex.
But, some people dey remember say, when Rubio be Senator, he be big supporter of USAID, wey he dey see am as way to express American values and interests for abroad.
What This Means for Ghana
The closure of USAID go affect Ghana’s ability to fight disease, improve healthcare, and reduce poverty. Experts dey warn say e go lead to serious consequences for de country's development.
E be important for stakeholders to find solutions to address the challenges wey dey arise from the USAID closure and ensure say Ghana continue to receive the support e need to progress.