Kofi Ahovi

  President John Dramani Mahama is actively urging international vaccine manufacturers to collaborate with the Ghanaian government in establishing a Ghana Vaccine Manufacturing Hub. This strategic initiative aims to enhance health security not only for Ghana but for the entire African continent. During his address at the WHX Leaders Conference, Mr. Mahama highlighted the vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly Africa's heavy reliance on imported vaccines. He stated, “We cannot continue to depend entirely on imports for vaccines that determine our survival. We are calling on manufacturers and investors to collaborate with government to make this hub a reality.” The proposed hub is expected to significantly boost Ghana’s capacity to produce vaccines locally, thereby strengthening the region's preparedness for future health emergencies. Mr. Mahama emphasized that Ghana's existing pharmaceutical capabilities, combined with its strategic location in West A...

  In August 2021, France committed to donate 10 million doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to African Union countries. France has now allocated all of these doses to about 30 African countries and most of them have already been delivered. France is providing its full support to the organizations in charge of deployment, Gavi and UNICEF, to ensure that the last doses reach the field as quickly as possible. These vaccine donations are particularly crucial as a fourth wave, which could be more violent than previous ones, is currently feared on the continent. The vaccines are being allocated and distributed through a partnership with the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVATT) and the Gavi-led COVID-19 Vaccine Access Facility (COVAX). Since the beginning of the pandemic, France has promoted equitable and universal access to vaccines, particularly in Africa. France is strongly committed to help accelerate vaccination worldwide and will donate 120 million doses by summer...