Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey Appointed Acting CEO of National Vaccine Institute
Accra, March 7, 2025 – President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), pending confirmation by the Board and the Public Services Commission.
The NVI, inaugurated in May 2023, is responsible for establishing institutional frameworks for vaccine research, development, and manufacturing in Ghana.
Key Responsibilities as Acting CEO
🔹 Mobilizing resources and securing sustainable financing.
🔹 Developing local and international partnerships to drive vaccine research and manufacturing.
🔹 Collaborating with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with international manufacturing standards.
🔹 Facilitating technology transfer agreements with vaccine developers and the pharmaceutical industry.
About Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey
Dr. Sodzi-Tettey is a Public Health Physician with over 21 years of experience in district medical practice, national healthcare leadership, and global health initiatives.
Before his appointment, he was Vice President of Global Delivery at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in Boston, USA, where he provided strategic leadership for health initiatives across Africa and the Middle East.
Education and Leadership Roles
✅ Achimota School alumnus
✅ University of Ghana Medical School (MBChB)
✅ Master of Public Health (MPH) – University of Ghana School of Public Health (Graduated Best Student)
✅ Harvard Business School – Program for Leadership Development (Equivalent to an Executive MBA)
✅ Rockefeller Global Fellow for Social Innovation
✅ Fellow & Board Director, International Society for Quality in Healthcare (Ireland)
✅ Former Vice President, Ghana Medical Association
Dr. Sodzi-Tettey’s Vision for NVI
“This is a truly exciting opportunity to contribute to building the resilience of our health system through local vaccine manufacturing. I am humbled and truly grateful to President Mahama and Health Minister Hon. Akandoh. I look forward to forging the necessary local, regional, and global partnerships needed to make this national assignment succeed,” he stated.
With his extensive background in healthcare leadership and innovation, Dr. Sodzi-Tettey is expected to play a key role in advancing Ghana’s vaccine research and production capacity.
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