The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) has reiterated its dedication to supporting Ghana’s immunization agenda, with a focus on equitable vaccine access and long-term health financing.

At a media briefing jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and its development partners, GAVI’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, stressed the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for children in Ghana and across the continent.

The engagement brought together key partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the World Bank, all of whom reaffirmed their shared goal of protecting every child through robust immunization systems and sustainable financing.

In a joint statement delivered with the Ministry of Health, Dr. Nishtar stated:

“We agree to support and advocate for the full replenishment of GAVI's next strategic period, which will be critical to ensure continued support and partnership to save children's lives in Ghana and across Africa.”

She added that the collaboration would also extend to vaccine financing, strengthening regional manufacturing, and improving access to essential public health commodities critical for national development.

In his remarks, Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, acknowledged GAVI’s instrumental role in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare systems.

He emphasized the government’s firm resolve to expand vaccination coverage, enhance cold chain systems, and eliminate barriers to immunization—particularly in underserved areas.

The joint efforts, according to stakeholders, form part of a broader push toward universal, primary healthcare delivery and an immunization agenda that leaves no child behind.