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Vaccines Boost Africa's Economy by $30 Billion
Gavi's 2025 immunization program generated over $30 billion in economic benefits for lower-income countries.
In brief
Gavi's 2025 immunization program generated over $30 billion in economic benefits for lower-income countries. Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025 delivered more than $30 billion in economic benefits through healthier populations and reduced healthcare costs. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Gavi's 2025 Economic Impact
Gavi-supported immunization generated more than US$30 billion in economic benefits in 2025.
Record Investment in Vaccines
Lower-income countries contributed a record US$301 million in co-financing for Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025.
Gavi CEO on Economic Returns
Dr Sania Nishtar, Gavi CEO, stated immunization delivers economic returns beyond health for sustainable growth.
Record Public Health Impact
Gavi immunized over 73 million children and prevented more than 2.2 million future deaths in 2025.
Five-Year Progress
Vaccination helped avert more than 7.8 million future deaths over five years, meeting Gavi's strategic target.
UNICEF and WHO Support
UNICEF and WHO highlighted immunization's role in saving lives and boosting economic productivity.
Future Goals for 2026-2030
Gavi aims to protect 500 million more children and generate over US$100 billion in economic benefits by 2030.
The headline
Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025 delivered more than $30 billion in economic benefits through healthier populations and reduced healthcare costs.
