Gavi says over the last five years, countries have mobilised US$ 1.1 billion for immunisation, matching the total raised over the previous 13 years combined...

Lower-income countries have collectively contributed more than $300 million towards immunisation programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance for 2025, setting a new annual record, according to data released on Thursday.

The increase highlights a growing shift toward domestic financing of vaccines, as countries assume greater responsibility for sustaining their immunisation systems under Gavi’s co-financing model.

Over the past five years, lower-income countries have contributed a combined $1.1 billion to vaccine costs, matching the total amount mobilised over the previous 13 years.

“In an increasingly constrained global financing environment, countries are stepping forward to play a lead role in securing the future of immunisation,” said Sania Nishtar, chief executive of Gavi.

She said the record contributions signal momentum toward country-led, sustainable immunisation systems.

All Gavi-eligible countries met their co-financing obligations in 2025, except those granted temporary waivers due to humanitarian emergencies. Of 16 countries affected by fragility and conflict, only six required such waivers.

Since the introduction of its co-financing policy in 2008, countries are expected to have contributed a cumulative $2.2 billion by the end of 2025, despite economic pressures and rising debt burdens.

Gavi projects that country contributions will double during its 2026–2030 strategic period, as part of efforts to accelerate the transition to self-sustaining immunisation programmes.

Since 2000, Gavi has supported the vaccination of more than 1.1 billion children, helping to reduce childhood mortality and prevent disease outbreaks.

The organisation estimates that every $1 invested in immunisation yields $54 in socioeconomic returns, with its programmes generating more than $100 billion for participating countries.