加纳总统 John Dramani Mahama 先生呼吁国际疫苗制造商与政府合作建立加纳疫苗制造中心，这一战略举措旨在提升加纳及非洲的卫生安全水平。

马哈马先生在世界医疗博览会（WHX）领导人峰会上与制药行业代表交流时表示，新冠疫情暴露出非洲大陆存在严重脆弱性，尤其是对进口疫苗的依赖问题。

他指出，拟建的疫苗中心不仅能增强加纳本土疫苗生产能力，还将提升该地区应对未来卫生紧急事件的准备水平。

"我们不能继续将生存所需的疫苗完全寄托于进口。现呼吁制造商和投资者与政府携手，共同实现这一中心的建设。" 总统强调。

马哈马补充道，加纳现有的制药能力，加上其作为西非战略枢纽的地位，使该国具备引领非洲大陆疫苗研发与分发的优势条件。

贸易、农业综合企业和工业部长 Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare 女士透露，该部正与非洲大陆自由贸易区（AfCFTA）秘书处接洽，以确保在本地疫苗投产后实现非洲内部医药产品的无缝贸易。

Ofosu-Adjare 女士解释说，在非洲大陆自由贸易区（AfCFTA）框架下消除贸易壁垒、改善市场准入条件，将使加纳制造的疫苗和医疗产品能够在整个非洲大陆有效竞争。

"我们正与非洲大陆自由贸易区密切合作，为我们的制造商在整个非洲创造顺畅的准入渠道。如果我们想要建立强大、具有竞争力的产业，这一点至关重要。" 她表示。

此外，英富曼会展集团中东、印度、土耳其及非洲地区总裁 Peter Hall 先生强调了世界医疗博览会领袖峰会这类平台的重要性。他指出，此类会议能促进合作、推动创新，并为各国政府、投资者和行业利益相关者创造机会，共同构建跨区域的韧性医疗和工业体系。

本次领袖峰会汇聚了政策制定者、全球卫生专家、投资者和制药企业，共同探讨卫生体系创新、产业转型以及非洲应对未来全球冲击的准备情况。

Mahama Urges Global Manufacturing Firms to Invest in Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama is appealing to international vaccine manufacturers to partner with government in establishing a Ghana Vaccine Manufacturing Hub, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting the country’s and Africa’s health security.

Speaking at an engagement with pharmaceutical industry players at the WHX Leaders Conference, Mr. Mahama said the continent’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed deep vulnerabilities, especially Africa’s dependence on imported vaccines.

According to him, the proposed hub will not only enhance Ghana’s capacity to produce vaccines locally, but will also strengthen the region’s preparedness for future health emergencies.

“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,” he said.

He added that Ghana’s existing pharmaceutical capacity, coupled with its strategic position within West Africa, places the country in a strong position to lead vaccine development and distribution on the continent.

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare revealed that the ministry is engaging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to ensure seamless intra-African trade, particularly for pharmaceutical products once local vaccine production begins.

She explained that removing trade barriers and improving market access under AfCFTA would enable Ghana-made vaccines and health products to compete effectively across the continent.

“We are working closely with the AfCFTA to create smooth access for our manufacturers across Africa. This is essential if we want to build strong, competitive industries,” she said.

Additionally, Peter Hall, President for the Middle East, India, Turkey and Africa at Informa Markets, highlighted the importance of platforms like the WHX Leaders Conference. He noted that such gatherings foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create opportunities for governments, investors, and industry stakeholders to build resilient health and industrial systems across regions.

The WHX Leaders Conference brought together policymakers, global health experts, investors, and pharmaceutical companies to discuss innovations in health systems, industrial transformation, and Africa’s preparedness for future global shocks.

来源：My Joy Online

文：James Eshun

翻译：无尽夏

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