Mahama urges African leaders to turn health pledges into concrete investments

Speaking at the African Union’s first Extraordinary Summit dedicated to health in Accra, President Mahama argued that achieving health sovereignty requires more than political commitments, but deliberate investments in infrastructure, local manufacturing and sustainable financing.

He expressed appreciation to African leaders for choosing Ghana as the host of the landmark health summit, describing it as an opportunity for the continent to redefine its approach to healthcare financing and sovereignty.

Using a Ghanaian proverb, "one head does not hold counsel with itself" — President Mahama emphasised the importance of collective action among African nations in addressing shared health challenges.