The Hon Dr Anne Aly, Minister for International Development
Australia will provide $386 million to support the vital work of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance from 2026 to 2030, to fight deadly diseases in our region and beyond. This includes a new funding commitment of $300 million.
The Albanese Government recognises global health challenges require sustained commitments.
Gavi is a public-private partnership which has helped vaccinate more than 1.1 billion children globally, saving more than 18.8 million lives.
Australia's support for Gavi directly benefits Australia's closest neighbours.
In Asia and the Pacific, Gavi has helped immunise more than 633 million children, saving six million lives.
Gavi has also prevented more than 27,000 cervical cancer deaths by enabling access to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste.
In addition to the new funding, Gavi will also be able to utilise $86 million previously pledged by Australia for COVID vaccines, through the International Finance Facility for Immunisation.
In a time of heightened global uncertainty, Australia is pleased to partner with Gavi and directly support our closest neighbours.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong:
"The Albanese Government is supporting access to new and more effective vaccines and strengthening our region's ability to respond to disease outbreaks.
"When we invest in a healthier Indo-Pacific, we're investing in a safer and more secure Australia."
Quotes attributable to Minister for International Development, the Hon Dr Anne Aly:
"Australia is steadfast in our commitment to Gavi because we know countries in our region and around the world rely on Gavi's support."
"Health security requires collective action, and our new pledge to Gavi will help ensure countries in our region and around the world can access lifesaving vaccines."