President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels, Belgium, as a prominent advocate and ambassador for the GAVI Allianceβs crucial vaccine replenishment efforts. President Mahama will participate in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunization, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Vaccine Alliance.
The Summit aims to secure vital support for Gaviβs ambitious 2026-2030 strategy. This strategy seeks to immunize an additional 500 million children, save over 8 million lives, and protect against up to 150 disease outbreaks, delivering over $100 billion in economic benefits.
Statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP. Spokesperson to the President, Minister, Government Communications said, βPresident Mahamaβs presence highlights the vital role of global cooperation in providing fair access to vaccines, especially in lower-income countries. Having experienced the transformative impact of immunization in Ghana and across Africa first-hand, President Mahama has been dedicated to advocating for a fully funded Gavi. In 2013, he played a similar role to support the Alliance in its mission to save childrenβs lives and protect health by increasing immunizationβ.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stressed that President Mahama believes that a fully funded Gavi will save millions of lives, unlock significant economic potential, and strengthen global health security.
The Global Summit provides a critical opportunity to garner renewed commitment from traditional and newer donors, highlighting the proven effectiveness and value of Gaviβs partnerships with governments, international organisations, civilsociety, communities, and industry leaders.
Since 2000, Gavi has reached over a billion children with life-saving vaccines, preventing more than 18.8 million deaths and generating over $250 billion in economic benefits for lower-income economies. While in Brussels, President Mahama will also hold discussions with many leaders, including the President of the EU Council of Ministers and Bill Gates.
