Lower-income countries have collectively pledged over $300 million for Gavi-supported immunization programs for 2025, marking a historic high for annual investments in vaccines, as reported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This commitment signifies a rapid shift towards greater national ownership of immunization financing, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to self-sufficiency sustainably.
Central to Gavi’s partnership with these nations is a co-financing model that enhances national leadership by gradually increasing government investments in vaccines. Over the past five years, lower-income countries have contributed a total of $1.1 billion for vaccines, matching the total raised in the preceding 13 years.
“In an increasingly constrained global financing environment, countries are stepping forward to play a lead role in securing the future of immunization,” stated Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. “Record co-financing at this scale demonstrates that the shift toward country-led, sustainable immunization systems is gaining momentum and that we are entering a new era when it comes to protecting children against preventable diseases.”
Among the 16 Gavi-supported countries experiencing fragility and conflict, only six will require co-financing waivers in 2025, highlighting the steadfast commitment of governments even in challenging contexts.
