The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ghana has commended the Government of Ghana for fully meeting its 2025 co-financing obligation of USD 24.5 million for vaccines ahead of schedule.

This marks a departure from past challenges when children lacked access to vaccines in the country.

The United Nations agency announced that the timely payment helps sustain progress in protecting children’s health and reduces the risk of vaccine shortages.

“This timely payment helps sustain progress in protecting children’s health and significantly reduces the risk of vaccine shortages.

“It is a strong demonstration of the Government’s continued commitment to strengthening the national immunization programme,” UNICEF Ghana stated.

The advance payment represents a dramatic turnaround from a period when children had no vaccines in Ghana, addressing historical challenges that previously left children without adequate vaccine coverage.

UNICEF noted that the full payment of the co-financing obligation enables timely vaccine procurement and reinforces the government’s commitment to child health in the country.

The organization described the payment as evidence of Ghana’s continued dedication to strengthening its national immunization programme and ensuring sustainable access to life-saving vaccines for children across the country.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD