The government, through the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC), is currently developing an Investment Case for Immunization to improve vaccine coverage and strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said this when he met with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) to discuss its ongoing mission within Ghana’s health system.
He highlighted Ghana’s proactive steps to prevent vaccine stockouts and emphasized the country’s continued commitment to meeting its co-financing obligations despite financial constraints.
“We recognize the importance of sustainable domestic financing, and we are taking strategic steps to ensure timely payments and uninterrupted immunization services,” he stated.
Mr. Akandoh also indicated that as Ghana prepares to transition from GAVI support, discussions are underway to secure long-term funding for immunization.
He noted that Ghana is prioritizing improvements in cold chain infrastructure, strengthening disease surveillance systems, and addressing issues such as the underestimation of birth cohorts, which impacts vaccine planning.
He concluded by emphasizing that Ghana’s collaboration with GAVI and other global health partners remains critical in achieving universal immunization coverage and protecting the health of every child.
On her part, the Senior Country Manager for GAVI, Ms. Aichatou Cisse, made a presentation to project the groups achievement in the provision of vaccine immunization support for Ghana, financial needs, acknowledging supporting partners and the way forward.
She indicated that their support for Ghana’s Health Ministry comes in 3 folds, which include health system strengthening, vaccine support and technical assistance.
She expressed the groups profound gratitude to the ministry for their continued collaboration as well as hosting them for the briefing.
The discussions focused on strengthening vaccine support and providing technical assistance to the country’s health sector.
The visit also aimed to outline GAVI’s mission for the year 2025 and to assess progress made over previous years.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
