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The Global Summit: Health and Prosperity through Immunization saw a record number of donor pledges to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, providing more than €7.7 billion of the €10.2 billion targeted budget for the next strategic period (2026-2030).
Additional commitments were made, including an unprecedented €3.8 billion in supplementary funding from development finance institutions to support country systems and accelerate access to vaccines, up to €170.6 million in cost savings from manufacturers, and more than €127 million in private sector partnerships focused on immunization delivery.
While some donors were unable to pledge support at the summit due to their domestic budget cycles, Gavi will continue to work with its donors to ensure full funding for the next strategic period, as a shortfall would leave millions of children without vaccinations and increase health security risks. A European statement said that on June 25, 2025, at the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity, as part of the "Prosperity through Immunization" conference in Brussels, world leaders pledged their support for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi), securing total funding of more than €7.7 billion, out of a targeted budget of €10.2 billion for the next five-year strategic period (2026-2030) (Gavi 6.0). Additional pledges from donors are expected in the coming months.
The summit also resulted in the provision of €3.8 billion in supplementary funding from development finance institutions, and up to €170.6 million in cost savings for Gavi-supported programs, announced by vaccine manufacturers. It also included other innovation and supply commitments that will promote equitable access to essential vaccines, and a range of private sector partnerships aimed at developing immunization systems in low-income countries, including a core commitment of €34.1 million to establish a new fund to scale up innovation. Today's commitments bring the Gavi Alliance a major step closer to securing the resources needed for Gavi 6.0, which aims to protect 500 million children from preventable diseases, avert 8 to 9 million future deaths, protect the world from deadly outbreaks such as cholera, hemorrhagic fever, and Ebola through its vaccine stockpiles, and generate €85.3 billion in economic benefits for countries. The summit, hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and Gavi, in partnership with Global Citizen, was attended by representatives from 55 donor and implementing countries—including 10 heads of state and government and 24 ministers—as well as leaders from multilateral institutions, civil society, the private sector, and vaccine companies. The European Union and the Gates Foundation, the co-hosts, underscored their leadership in global health by making strong commitments to Gavi. The Gates Foundation announced a €1.4 billion commitment, reaffirming its continued partnership in Gavi's efforts to ensure child survival. The European Commission pledged €360 million, part of a total pledge of over €2 billion from Team Europe—comprising the EU and its member states—the largest donor to Gavi. During the summit, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the extension of its €1 billion liquidity facility, which any donor can tap to facilitate their pledges. Team Europe has already pledged nearly €800 million to Gavi's African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) to support local vaccine manufacturing.
Record Number of Donors
In addition to the host countries, the summit saw a record number of new donors join to support Gavi's next strategic cycle (2026-2030). While some current Gavi donors have been unable to announce their commitments due to the need to align their pledges with their domestic budget cycles, this broad base of support will provide critical momentum for Gavi as it continues to mobilize resources toward its €10.2 billion target.
With Gavi implementing countries expected to invest a record €3.4 billion in their immunization programs over the next five years, the summit saw a strong representation of leaders who pledged support for Gavi’s model of sustainable pooled financing and securing supplies through a diversified manufacturing base, including increased manufacturing capacity in Africa. The summit also saw enthusiastic participation in discussions on reforming the global health architecture. Gavi, which is implementing its transformative reform program, “Gavi Leap Forward,” offered to play a leading role in shaping the dialogue on how to evolve the current landscape to better serve countries and to take proactive steps to strengthen collaboration with its partner agencies. Call for Action
Leaders of all co-hosting countries urged existing donors unable to pledge today, as well as potential new donors, to step forward to help the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) achieve its €10.2 billion target. Failure to fully fund Gavi will have serious consequences for the health and well-being of children in low-income countries, as well as for global health security.
The European statement quoted statements from several leaders, including António Costa, President of the European Council, who said:
"Today's summit is a powerful reminder that global health security is a shared responsibility. Immunization is one of its strongest foundations. We must ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to vaccines. The European Union is proud to be at the forefront of this global effort, helping to mobilize significant resources and forge innovative partnerships that will save lives, protect communities, and boost prosperity."

Through Gavi, we are investing not just in vaccines, but in the preparedness and resilience of health systems around the world. Together with our partners, we are building a safer and more equitable global health architecture. The European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to leave no one behind.”
“Investing in health is an investment in our common future. Our work with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, saves lives. For more than 20 years, we have stood side by side, with the EU contributing over €3.2 billion to vaccinate over a billion children against deadly diseases. But millions still need this vital protection. Today, Team Europe is pledging over €2 billion. The EU remains committed to this mission to ensure that children around the world are safer, healthier, and stronger. This is global solidarity in action,” said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Bill Gates, Chairman of the Gates Foundation, said, “With a limited budget, it is critical to focus aid funding on investments that work. That is exactly what Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is doing. I don’t know of anything that has a greater impact per dollar in terms of saving and improving lives. Gavi is one of the best investments I have ever made, and one of the best investments countries can make today in the future of the world.”
José Manuel Barroso, Chairman of the Gavi Board of Directors, said, “Today is a bright day for immunization and for global health. We have made remarkable progress toward fully funding our next strategic period, secured vital access to financing for investments in health systems, and witnessed significant progress that will shape vaccine markets and revolutionize last-mile vaccine delivery. I would like to thank all our donors and stakeholders who have pledged to Gavi’s success during the period 2026-2030.” “I am delighted by the support for Gavi today,” said Dr. Sania Nachtaw, CEO of Gavi. “As Gavi enters a new strategic phase, one that will fundamentally change the way we support countries and engage with our partners in the final phase, we can do so with confidence that not only our donors, but also Gavi countries, the private sector, and all other stakeholders stand with us in building a healthier and more prosperous future.”