Accra, Aug. 18, GNA – Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a non-governmental organisation, has commended the Government for paying in full its vaccine co-financing obligation of USD 24.5 million for the year 2025 to GAVI.
A statement issued in Accra on Monday said the decisive action secured the country’s vaccine supply for the year and demonstrated strong political will to protect the health of every child in Ghana.
“This payment marks a significant step towards preventing vaccine shortages and safeguarding the nation’s immunisation programme,” it said.
It called on the Government to prioritise long-term domestic resource mobilisation as a strategic pathway towards vaccine sovereignty.
“This includes exploring mechanisms for advance payments, the involvement of the private sector, and the provision of clear immunisation lines into national budget frameworks to ensure that vaccine security is not dependent on emergency measures,” it said.
The statement said vaccines were one of the most cost-effective health interventions.
“It is time for Ghana to move from reactive financing to a sustainable and fully domestically resourced vaccine programme,” it said.
“HFFG reaffirms its commitment to working with the Government, Parliament, development partners, and communities to strengthen health systems and ensure no child in Ghana dies from a vaccine-preventable diseases,” it said.
Hope for Future Generations is a non-governmental organisation that seeks to improve the well-being and quality of life of our beneficiaries and communities, especially women, children, and young people, through innovative and acceptable participatory strategies and rights-based approaches.
HFFG has existed for over 23 years with offices in nine regions, but its work reaches all 16 regions of Ghana.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe