Zipline Ghana has stated that it is currently in negotiations with the government to recover outstanding arrears owed to the company, amounting to more than GH¢174 million for the year 2025.
The clarification comes amid concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament on November 25, 2025, that the medical drone delivery company is shutting down three of its operational centres due to the unpaid debt.
According to the caucus, the closures threaten public health, as they will disrupt the delivery of blood, vaccines, and other essential medical supplies—services that are especially crucial for remote and hard-to-reach communities.
Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the Country Director for Zipline, Daniel Kwaku Merki, expressed optimism that the matter would be resolved.
“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 been a key partner in Ghana’s health delivery system, transporting critical supplies to facilities across the country.
The company warns that without urgent action to settle the arrears, its operations—and the life-saving services it provides—could face further disruptions.
Source: CitiNewsRoom [www.citinewsroom.com]
