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Medical drone delivery company Zipline Ghana says it is in active negotiations with the government to clear outstanding arrears exceeding GH¢174 million, accumulated in 2025.
The company issued the clarification amid heightened public concern that mounting debt may force the shutdown of some of its key operational centres.
The issue was brought to national attention on November 25, 2025, when the minority in parliament warned that three Zipline centres were at risk of closure due to non-payment. According to the caucus, the possible shutdown poses a major threat to public health, especially in remote communities that rely heavily on Zipline for blood, vaccines, emergency medication, and other essential supplies.
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Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Zipline’s Country Director, Daniel Kwaku Merki, confirmed the company is owed over GH¢174 million and is in discussions with government stakeholders to ensure the debt is settled.
Merki expressed confidence that both parties would reach a compromise that secures the company’s future operations.
“Ultimately, what we want to achieve is a resolution so that we can deliver our services to all Ghanaians. We are trying to have a financially sustainable business, and we need a partnership with the government that allows us to support them on their healthcare mandate,” he said.
Zipline has become an integral component of Ghana’s healthcare supply chain since its entry into the country, operating centres that deliver medical commodities to some of the most underserved and geographically challenging communities.
Health analysts warn that if the arrears are not addressed quickly, disruptions could undermine:
- Emergency blood deliveries
- Vaccination campaigns
- Supply of antivenoms, antibiotics, and maternal healthcare essentials
- Medical support to facilities during disasters or stock shortages
These services are particularly critical in rural districts where transportation barriers often delay life-saving interventions.
The minority in Parliament has repeatedly criticised the government’s handling of payments to the company, arguing that the delays expose Ghanaians to avoidable health crises.
They cautioned that shutting down even a single Zipline centre could jeopardise routine health services, emergency response, and national medical distribution efficiency.
The company maintains that its priority is to continue servicing Ghana’s health sector, but it must do so under a financially viable model. It has therefore urged the government to expedite discussions in order to prevent further operational disruptions.
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