President John Dramani Mahama has left Ghana forBrussels as an advocate for GAVI vaccine replenishment.
A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the government spokesperson, indicated that the president arrived in Brussels, Belgium, as a prominent advocate and ambassador for the GAVI Alliance’s crucial vaccine replenishment efforts.
He will be participating in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Vaccine Alliance.
According to the statement, the summit aims to secure vital support for Gavi’s ambitious 2026-2030 strategy.
“This strategy seeks to immunise 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,” the statement said.
The minister added that the presence of the president highlights the vital role of global cooperation in providing fair access to vaccines, especially in lower-income countries.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
