Health worker at 37 Military Hospital prepares for the administration of the first COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana.
Credit: Aimee Ogunro/USAID
On March 1, 2021, Ghana successfully started a COVID-19 vaccine campaign. This campaign was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Ghana was the first country in the world to have received COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility.
Through USAID, the U.S. contribution supported and will support the purchase and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for many of the world’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations in low and middle income countries.
In view of Ghana's launch, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan reiterated the United States' partnership with Ghana and congratulated the government of Ghana for its tireless commitment to reduce transmission and halt the spread of the virus, paving the way to build a stronger and more resilient Ghana.
The U.S. Ambassador encouraged everyone to “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated Against Coronavirus,” the theme of the vaccination campaign. Original public domain image from Flickr