President Mahama arrives in Brussels as advocate for GAVI vaccine replenishment
President Mahama arrives 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 vaccine replenishment efforts. His participation in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through immunisation was announced in an official press release from Ghana’s Presidency Communications Directorate dated Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
The Summit, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Vaccine Alliance, seeks to mobilise vital support for Gavi’s ambitious 2026–2030 strategy.
The plan aims to immunise an additional 500 million children, save over 8 million lives, and protect against up to 150 disease outbreaks, with projected economic benefits exceeding $100 billion.
“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.
It added that, “Having experienced the transformative impact of immunisation in Ghana and across Africa first-hand, President Mahama has been dedicated to advocating for a fully funded Gavi.”
The release recalled Mahama’s prior role in vaccine advocacy: “In 2013, he played a similar role to support the Alliance in its mission to save children’s lives and protect health by increasing immunisation.”
Having long championed equitable healthcare access, President Mahama asserts that full funding for Gavi is not just a humanitarian necessity but a smart economic investment. “President Mahama believes that a fully funded Gavi will save millions of lives, unlock significant economic potential, and strengthen global health security,” the release stated.
Since its founding in 2000, Gavi has helped deliver life-saving vaccines to over a billion children, prevented more than 18.8 million deaths, and generated over $250 billion in economic benefits for lower-income economies.
While in Brussels, President Mahama will also engage in bilateral discussions with global leaders, including the President of the EU Council of Ministers and Bill Gates, as confirmed by the statement.
The release was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
