President John Mahama on Wednesday afternoon held productive discussions with philanthropist Bill Gates in Brussels.
The meeting, held ahead of the Gavi Vaccine Alliance pledging session, focused on Ghana’s health sector interventions and ongoing reforms aimed at expanding access to quality care.
Sharing insights from the engagement, the President, in a Facebook post, disclosed that they 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.
“These meetings underscore the importance of international collaboration and sustained investment in health systems to build a healthier future for all,” Mahama noted.
Mr. Mahama expressed gratitude to Mr. Gates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their continued philanthropic investment in Ghana, particularly through the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, which plays a critical role in immunisation efforts across low- and middle-income countries.
In another meeting, the President engaged with the Chair of the Gavi Board and former President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso.
Mr. Barroso thanked Mr. Mahama for his long-standing support for Gavi’s vaccine replenishment campaigns, which fund the procurement and delivery of life-saving vaccines worldwide.
President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to championing Gavi’s mission, stating, “Supporting an organisation that is doing such crucial work for global health is always a pleasure.”
The President will participate in the pledging session as an advocate for sustained and increased support for Gavi’s work. He will reinforce Ghana’s role as both a beneficiary and a global health advocate on the international stage.
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