Taoiseach Micheál Martin recently announced a significant commitment of €21.6 million in Irish funding to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance.
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This pledge was made during a vital global summit aimed at generating at least $9 billion (€7.8 billion) to bolster Gavi’s efforts.
Gavi plays a critical role in providing access to vaccines that protect the world’s most vulnerable children from disease.
Looking ahead to 2026-2030, Gavi has set ambitious goals: to immunise an additional 500 million children, save over eight million lives, and shield populations from up to 150 disease outbreaks.
As Taoiseach Martin emphasized, “Vaccines have utterly transformed health outcomes across the world. Evidence from the World Health Organisation shows that vaccination is one of the best health investments that money can buy and one of the most impactful tools that we have available to us.”
Prior to the summit, the Taoiseach met with Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, to engage in meaningful discussions that encompassed gender equality, agriculture, nutrition, and global health challenges.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris expressed Ireland’s pride in amplifying its support for Gavi’s mission, stating, “This support from Ireland will help keep people safe and healthy, protecting them from diseases and illnesses that continue to cost too many lives.”
With this funding, Ireland reaffirms its commitment to global health and the well-being of the world’s most disadvantaged populations.
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International – Monitoring.
