New York, Monday — Sankofaonline News
On the eve of the General Debates of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, former President John Dramani Mahama joined fellow African heads of state and government for a high-level meeting convened by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
The strategic gathering, held under the theme “Securing Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Political Leadership for Sustainable Health Financing, Local Manufacturing, and Pandemic Preparedness,” underscored the continent’s urgent need to invest in resilient health systems and reduce dependency on external aid.
President Mahama, known for his advocacy on equitable global health partnerships, participated in discussions aimed at mobilizing political will to strengthen Africa’s capacity for vaccine production, emergency response, and sustainable health financing.
The meeting sets the tone for Africa’s unified voice at the UN General Assembly, where global leaders will deliberate on pressing international challenges, including pandemic recovery and sustainable development.
