President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level discussions with Bill Gates and global health leaders in Brussels, focusing on Ghana’s strides in healthcare and the importance of international collaboration to strengthen health systems.
The meeting, which took place ahead of the Gavi Vaccine Alliance pledging session, offered an opportunity for President Mahama to showcase Ghana’s health sector priorities and recent progress.
In a statement shared on his official social media platforms, Mahama described the encounter as “productive.”
“Our discussion focused on Ghana’s vital interventions in the health sector. We covered key topics, including the significant progress on the Free Primary Healthcare programme, the ongoing work of the National Vaccine Institute, and the impact of uncapping the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIS) to improve healthcare access and financing,” Mahama noted.
He also expressed appreciation to Mr. Gates and the Gates Foundation for their longstanding support in Ghana and their critical contributions to the Gavi Vaccine Alliance.
“I thanked Mr. Gates and the Gates Foundation for their extensive philanthropic work in Ghana and their crucial contribution to the Gavi Vaccine Alliance,” the president added.
President Mahama also met with Gavi Board Chair José Manuel Barroso, who commended him for his consistent advocacy and commitment to vaccine equity and global health financing.
“Supporting an organisation that is doing such crucial work for global health is always a pleasure,” Mahama stated.
The president reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to international partnerships that help build resilient health systems, especially in lower-income countries.
“These meetings underscore the importance of international collaboration and sustained investment in health systems to build a healthier future for all,” he concluded.
