President John Dramani Mahama will host a high-level Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra on August 5, with the goal of reshaping global health governance and driving Africa-led health reforms.
The summit is under the theme “African Health Sovereignty in a Reimagined Global Health Governance Architecture”.
It is expected to bring together African Heads of State, international health leaders, and development partners to endorse bold strategies for health independence and structural reform.
A statement signed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed that the gathering will mark the official launch of The Accra Initiative, a framework aimed at aligning global health governance with Africa’s priorities.
Among the anticipated outcomes are:
- The creation of a Presidential High-Level Panel tasked with drafting a new roadmap for reforming global health governance.
- The rollout of the SUSTAIN Initiative, designed to strengthen country-led health systems through domestic investment and strategic partnerships.
- The endorsement of the Accra Compact, which will articulate a unified African vision for health sovereignty and a more equitable global health order.
Ahead of the summit, President Mahama has underscored the urgency for reform, stressing that current global health systems no longer mirror Africa’s demographic or economic realities.
“Africa must take charge of its health destiny, not in isolation, but through determined, coordinated action reshaping the rules that govern global health rules that must reflect the voices and realities of our people,” he stated.
