Mastercard

Mastercard partnered with Gavi and the Government of Ethiopia to demonstrate how digital public infrastructure can strengthen immunisation delivery, improve data quality and support more citizen-centred health services. Launched in 2022, the Wellness Pass initiative enabled caregivers to access portable electronic immunisation records while supporting the digitalisation of immunisation services and the integration of immunisation data into national health information systems.

By project completion, the initiative had digitalised immunisation services across 687 health facilities, trained more than 2,150 health workers, digitised nearly 565,000 immunisation records and enabled the issuance of over 221,000 digital health cards. The project also supported the integration of Wellness Pass with Ethiopia’s national digital health architecture, strengthening interoperability and facilitating access to vaccination histories across the health system.

Recognised through Ethiopia’s 2025 Joint Appraisal process as a key innovation for immunisation system strengthening, the project demonstrated the potential of digital identity and interoperable health records to improve service delivery, empower caregivers and strengthen health system resilience. Following successful completion, Mastercard supported the transfer of knowledge and capabilities to the Ministry of Health, helping lay the foundation for continued digitalisation efforts and future scale-up.

Beyond Ethiopia, Mastercard has been a long-standing strategic partner to Gavi, leveraging its financial resources, technology expertise, and convening power to advance immunisation and health system goals globally. Since 2020, the partnership has mobilised approximately US$ 77 million in support of Gavi’s mission, exemplifying how private sector innovation and investment can accelerate progress towards more resilient and equitable health systems.