The Minority in Parliament has revealed that medical drone delivery company Zipline is shutting down three of its operational centres due to the government’s indebtedness amounting to GH¢175 million.
The caucus warned that the move poses a grave danger to public health, as the closures will severely disrupt the delivery of blood, vaccines and other life-saving medical supplies, particularly to hard-to-reach communities that rely heavily on the drone service.
Raising the concern during debate on the 2026 Budget on Tuesday, November 25, the Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Dr Ayew Afriyie, criticised the government for failing to engage the company and honour its financial obligations, despite recognising Zipline’s critical role in the health delivery chain.
“Zipline is decommissioning three of its centres, Centres 4, 5 and 6. There has been no engagement and an inability on the part of the government to provide funds.
“The allocation for Zipline was only GH¢20 million, even though the government currently owes the company GH¢175 million,” he said.
