Mahama in Brussels as Advocate for GAVI Vaccine Replenishment   

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels, Belgium, as a prominent advocate and ambassador for the GAVI Alliance’s crucial vaccine replenishment efforts.

The Presidency in a statement said President Mahama would participate in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation and the Vaccine Alliance.

It said 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 eight million lives and protect up to 150 disease outbreaks, delivering over $100 billion in economic benefits,” the statement said.

It said President Mahama’s presence highlights the vital role of global cooperation in providing fair access to vaccines, especially in lower-income countries.

The statement said having experienced the transformative impact of immunisation in Ghana and across Africa first-hand, President Mahama had been dedicated to advocating for a fully funded GAVI.

In 2013, President Mahama played a similar role to support the Alliance in its mission to save children’s lives and protect health by increasing immunisation.

President Mahama believes that a fully funded Gavi would save millions of lives, unlock significant economic potential, and strengthen global health security.

The statement said the global summit provides a critical opportunity to garner renewed commitment from traditional and newer donors, highlighting the proven effectiveness and value of GAVI’s partnerships with governments, international organisations, civil society, communities, and industry leaders.

It said since 2000, GAVI had 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 would also hold discussions with many leaders, including the President of the EU Council of Ministers and Bill Gates, the statement added.

GNA

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