The Gavi-China partnership dates to 2002, when Gavi supported China on the introduction of the hepatitis B vaccine. This catalytic factor led to the government including the vaccine into its Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI). 

Since the start of the project, the percentage of newborn children immunised with the first dose at birth has climbed from 64% to more than 90% in most areas. As a result, less than 1% of children under five are now chronic carriers of hepatitis B.

China became a donor to Gavi at the Berlin Pledging Conference 2015 with an initial contribution of US$ 5 million for the 2016–2020 period.

China’s transformation from a recipient of Gavi support to an important donor exemplifies the ideal trajectory for countries to participate and contribute to global health advancement, underscoring the long-term vision of the Gavi model.

At the Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June 2020, China pledged a US$ 20 million new contribution to support Gavi’s work for the 2021–2025 strategic period, recognising the important work of the Alliance in providing life-saving vaccines to children around the world. 

In August 2021, China pledged a further US$ 100 million to the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC), supporting equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for lower-income countries.

On the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in May 2026, China pledged US$ 24 million to support Gavi 6.0, the Alliance’s 2026–2030 strategic period. The commitment marks China’s continued support for Gavi across a third consecutive strategic period since becoming a donor in 2015.

Proceeds to Gavi 6.0 as of 30 June 2026†
Contributions to Gavi Board approved financing instruments

*Local currency

†Proceeds are the funds that Gavi receives from donor commitments, either through direct donor payments, funding raised in advance against future donor pledges through IFFIm, or AMC funds released by the World Bank.

Contributions and pledges per strategic period (US$ millions)

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Direct Contributions (including Matching Fund)

Non-US$ contributions are converted to US$ as follows:

  • Before Gavi 6.0 (2000–2025): exchange rate on date of receipt; where hedged (2014–2025), the hedge rate applies instead.
  • Gavi 6.0 (2026 onward, received & future contributions and Matching Fund Pledges): Bloomberg replenishment rate, 16:00 London time, 25 June 2025.

IFFIm Contributions

Non-US$ contributions are converted to US$ as follows:

  • Received Contributions: rate confirmed by the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
  • Future, signed contribution agreements: exchange rate at time of signing.
  • Future, unsigned contribution agreements: Bloomberg replenishment rate, 16:00 London time, 25 June 2025.

 

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