President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana is on course to transition from support under the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) by 2030 as the country strengthens its healthcare financing and vaccine systems.
Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, President Mahama said Ghana was making significant progress towards achieving greater independence in vaccine financing and healthcare delivery.
“Ghana is also on track to exit GAVI funding for vaccines by 2030 and hopes to transition into a donor in the not-too-distant future,” he stated.
The President explained that the country’s transition strategy forms part of broader efforts to achieve health sovereignty and reduce dependence on external donor support.
According to him, recent reductions in global humanitarian assistance and overseas development aid have highlighted the need for African countries to build resilient and self-sustaining healthcare systems.
President Mahama noted that Ghana has already implemented several reforms aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to medical services across the country.
These reforms include the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme and the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares.
He said government had also increased investment in the health sector, with the 2026 national budget allocating GHS 34 billion to healthcare.
President Mahama stressed that Africa must move from dependency to self-reliance by investing in local production, stronger health institutions and sustainable financing mechanisms.
The President further reiterated Ghana’s commitment to supporting global health reforms and building systems that prioritise equitable healthcare access for citizens.
He made the remarks while addressing global leaders, health experts and delegates gathered at the World Health Assembly organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva.
Source: Mubarak Yakubu
