US Ambassador Clarifies: Aid to Ghana Continues Despite Program Cuts

US Ambassador to Ghana Clarifies USAID Strategy: Aid Cuts, But Key Programs Remain Ghana, May 27, 2025 – Recent reports of significant cuts to US aid to Ghana have sparked public concern. However, in a recent interview with Channel One TV, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, offered clarification. Ambassador Palmer stated that while some programs have been reduced, substantial funding continues for critical initiatives. "Many programs have persisted," Ambassador Palmer emphasized. She specifically highlighted the ongoing support for malaria prevention, mother-to-child health programs, and HIV prevention efforts. These initiatives, she explained, represent a significant portion of the continued US assistance to Ghana. The shift, according to the Ambassador, involves a change in how the aid is managed. Instead of being solely handled by USAID, some functions will now be overseen by the State Department. This change, she argued, will not affect the overall focus or effectiveness of the aid programs. Ambassador Palmer also addressed the allocation of $25 million annually in security assistance, which includes joint military training and equipment provisions. This separate funding stream, she stated, is aimed at strengthening Ghana's security capabilities. The Ambassador's statement provides reassurance that despite the restructuring, vital aid programs will continue, ensuring the well-being and security of the Ghanaian people.