Saving lives and protecting people's health by increasing equitable use of vaccines.
GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, is a global health partnership committed to increasing access to immunization in poor countries. Founded in 2000, GAVI brings together public and private sectors with the shared goal of creating equal access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries. By pooling resources and expertise, GAVI has been instrumental in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases and has saved millions of lives.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAVI operates with a focus on sustainability and innovation, ensuring that vaccines reach those who need them most. The organization collaborates with governments, international agencies, the vaccine industry, and civil society to improve health systems and ensure long-term impact. GAVI’s efforts have been pivotal in strengthening health systems and increasing immunization coverage, thus contributing significantly to global health security.
GAVI operates in numerous African countries, focusing on increasing vaccine coverage and strengthening health systems.
GAVI’s key programs include vaccine procurement, health system strengthening, and support for new vaccine introductions. The organization provides funding and technical assistance to ensure vaccines are accessible and affordable.
GAVI has significantly increased vaccination rates in low-income countries, preventing millions of deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. Its initiatives have led to improved health outcomes and strengthened health infrastructures across Africa.
