• Gavi will provide US$ 250 million in funding to reach zero-dose children – those who have not received a single routine vaccine shot – through a renewed strategic partnership with the Government of India

• This partnership also aims to build stronger demand for vaccines, strengthen health systems and help introduce the HPV and typhoid vaccines into routine immunisation, with the goal to decrease the number of zero-dose children in India by 30% by 2026

• Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi: “Through action and innovation at the national and subnational levels, India has shown what can be achieved to improve access to routine immunisation services. We look forward to working closely with the Government of India to build on this progress and we support the country’s G20 vision”

Geneva, 03 February 2023 – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Government of India have established a new three-year partnership that aims to reach millions of children in the country with life-saving vaccines. Through the strategic partnership, Gavi will provide US$ 250 million in funding to identify and vaccinate children who have not received a single routine vaccine, strengthen existing health systems and help the country introduce the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) into the national routine immunisation schedule.