Ghana preparing to transition out of GAVI support and reduce vaccine imports by 2030
Ghana is making significant strides toward achieving vaccine self-sufficiency by 2030, with plans to establish a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Accra. This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on imported vaccines and facilitate its transition from GAVI support, while also creating thousands of jobs and stimulating economic growth. Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, announced the government's commitment to strengthening Ghana's healthcare infrastructure during a meeting with Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI). He highlighted the removal of the spending cap on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which has released GH¢30 billion to support healthcare services nationwide. Dr. Nishtar commended Ghana's immunisation progress, describing the country's health achievements in vaccine coverage as noteworthy. She reaffirmed GAVI's commitment to supporting Ghana's journey toward vaccine independence by 2030. Ghana's transition from […]