President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to hold key discussions during his visit to Brussels, Belgium, with the President of the European Union Council of Ministers and renowned businessman, Bill Gates.
In a communiqué issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, it was stated that in addition to his discussions, the president will also participate in the Global Summit on GAVI Vaccine Replenishment as both an advocate and ambassador.
The statement noted that the summit aims to secure support for vaccine replenishment efforts to immunise children globally and to save and protect lives from disease outbreaks.
“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,” the statement said.
The statement further emphasised the significance of President Mahama’s attendance at the summit, highlighting his dedication and commitment to advocating for the full funding of GAVI to support global childhood immunization and the eradication of disease outbreaks.
“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 immunization,” it further said.
It added, “President Mahama believes that a fully funded Gavi will save millions of lives, unlock significant economic potential, and strengthen global health security. 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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