# Vaccines Boost Africa's Economy by $30 Billion

> Gavi's 2025 immunization program generated over $30 billion in economic benefits for lower-income countries.
- Title: Vaccines Boost Africa's Economy by $30 Billion · Allafrica
- Summary: Gavi's 2025 immunization program generated over $30 billion in economic benefits for lower-income countries. Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025 delivered more…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610090500.html
- Published: 2026-10-09T13:20:21+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025 delivered more than $30 billion in economic benefits through healthier populations and reduced healthcare costs.