The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has presented to Parliament the policy document on the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme (CAP).

The Ministry is seeking approval to spend ₵1.2 billion.

Giving the breakdown, the sector minister said GH₵280 million will go into food packages and hot meals.

An amount of GH₵40 million has been allocated to the National Buffer Stock Company.

An additional GH₵200 million will be used to cater for bills on water and sanitation, GH₵241 will cover tax waiver for health personnel.

The GH₵80 million will be spent on the allowance for health staff; GH¢2 million will  cover transportation for health workers; and GH₵600 million to be disbursed as soft loans to businesses.

Final Statement to Parliament COVID-19 Alleviation Programme by The Independent Ghana on Scribd

Source: theghanareport.com