Founder of Peace and Love Hospitals and President of Breast Care International, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, has renewed calls on the government to waive taxes and duties on donated drugs and medical supplies entering Ghana through the country’s ports.
Speaking during a donation exercise on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Dr. Wiafe-Addai said removing these charges would help improve healthcare delivery and encourage more donor organisations to support hospitals and health facilities across the country.
According to her, many charitable organisations and international partners are willing to donate medicines, medical equipment and other essential healthcare supplies, but taxes and import duties often become a major obstacle.
She explained that several hospitals, especially those serving vulnerable and underserved communities, rely heavily on donations to supplement limited resources and provide quality healthcare to patients.
“We appeal to the government to waive taxes and duties on donated drugs and medical supplies at our ports. Many donor organisations are ready to support healthcare facilities, but these charges sometimes become a challenge and limit the support that can be provided,” Dr. Wiafe-Addai stated.
She noted that the current situation discourages some donors and reduces the volume of assistance that eventually reaches healthcare institutions in need.
Dr. Wiafe-Addai believes that removing taxes on donated medical items would not only encourage greater support from international partners but also help hospitals access critical resources required to improve patient care and save lives.
She further stressed that healthcare facilities across Ghana continue to face resource constraints and would greatly benefit from easier access to donated medicines and equipment.
The renowned breast cancer advocate expressed hope that government would consider the proposal as part of efforts to strengthen the health sector and improve access to essential healthcare services, particularly for people in disadvantaged communities.
Her appeal adds to ongoing discussions about how best to support healthcare institutions and ensure that medical aid intended for patients reaches its destination without unnecessary financial barriers.
