President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana will host a high-level Accra Reset Meeting on September 21, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The event aims to bring together global leaders, health development advocates, and partner institutions to evaluate the progress made one year after the initiative was launched in New York. This meeting is expected to be a significant platform for stakeholders to share insights and renew their commitments to the Accra Reset initiative.

The Accra Reset initiative was launched to address critical global health issues, and the upcoming meeting will assess the progress made so far. During the event, President Mahama is expected to launch a report from a high-level panel established by the Accra Reset Presidential Council. The report is anticipated to provide valuable insights into the achievements and challenges faced by the initiative, and will likely inform future actions and strategies.

The high-level Accra Reset Meeting will feature several prominent speakers, including Kenyan President William Ruto, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley, and former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Other notable speakers include former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla. The diverse range of speakers is expected to bring unique perspectives and expertise to the discussion.

In addition to the keynote speakers, the meeting will also feature presentations from representatives of several organizations, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Group of 77 (G77), and the Commonwealth. Delegates from China, France, and the UK, as well as Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, will also participate in the event. The broad range of participants is expected to facilitate a rich and productive discussion on the Accra Reset initiative.

The high-level Accra Reset Meeting will take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York and will be broadcast live starting at 2000 hours (8:00 pm Ghana Time). The live broadcast will enable a wider audience to follow the discussions and engage with the issues being addressed. The event is expected to generate significant interest and attention from global stakeholders.

The Accra Reset initiative is a critical global health effort, and the upcoming meeting will provide a platform for stakeholders to assess progress and renew commitments. The initiative has the potential to make a significant impact on global health, and the meeting will be an important milestone in its development. The participation of high-level leaders and representatives from various organizations will likely ensure that the discussions are productive and informative.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the Accra Reset initiative and explore ways to address critical global health issues. The event is expected to conclude with a renewed commitment to the initiative and a clear plan for future actions. The outcome of the meeting will likely have significant implications for global health efforts and will be closely watched by stakeholders around the world.

Key points

  • President Mahama will host a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to assess progress and renew commitments to the Accra Reset initiative.
  • The meeting will feature several prominent speakers, including Kenyan President William Ruto and former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
  • The event will be broadcast live starting at 2000 hours (8:00 pm Ghana Time) and will provide a platform for stakeholders to engage with the Accra Reset initiative.

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