Liberia: 'I Was Not Asked About U.S.$13 Million, Liberia's Health Minister Sets Record Straight

The Minister of Health and Social Warfare Dr. Water T. Gwenigale says during his appearance before the House committee on ways, means and finance to defend his Ministry's budget few weeks ago, he was never asked by lawmakers to comment on the much publicized EU $13 million dollars fund as it was reported by the media.

Addressing journalists at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing on Thursday in Monrovia, Dr. Gwenigale said he was only asked by members of the House committee on ways, means and finance to account for US$71 million given to the health sector.

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