Washington D.C., December 6, 2025 — The World Bank Group announced a strategic partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to mobilize $2 billion over five years to expand immunization and primary healthcare access in low-income countries. The initiative aims to reach 100 million children by 2030, addressing gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises.
The program will focus on:
Strengthening vaccination campaigns in under-resourced regions
Improving primary healthcare infrastructure to ensure sustainable delivery
Supporting post-pandemic recovery in maternal and child health
World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasized that the collaboration would help bridge inequities in global health, noting, “Vaccines save lives and empower communities. This partnership ensures that even the most vulnerable children are protected against preventable diseases.”
Global Context
The announcement comes amid heightened humanitarian concerns, including UN warnings of large-scale displacements in the West Bank, where tens of thousands have been affected by recent Israeli raids. While unrelated, the crisis underscores the critical importance of international support for vulnerable populations and resilient healthcare systems.
Gavi CEO Dr. Seth Berkley added, “This $2 billion financing boost will help countries close immunization gaps, especially in regions where health systems have been stretched thin by conflict, pandemics, and economic challenges.”
Key Facts
Funding: $2 billion over five years
Target beneficiaries: 100 million children by 2030
Focus areas: Vaccines, primary healthcare, pandemic recovery
Regions prioritized: Low-income and conflict-affected countries
This initiative represents one of the largest coordinated vaccine financing efforts in recent history and signals a major step toward global health equity.
