President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels, Belgium, as a prominent advocate
and ambassador for the GAVI Alliance’s crucial vaccine replenishment efforts.
President Mahama will participate in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through
Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Vaccine
Alliance.
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.
President Mahama’s 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 immunisation 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 children’s lives
and protect health by increasing immunisation.
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 Gavi’s
partnerships with governments, international organisations, civil society, 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.
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