Bahrain Joins Global Vaccine Push

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has joined world leaders in renewing their commitment to global health equity at a high-level summit in Brussels, where over $9 billion in pledges were announced to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, from 2026 to 2030.

Her Excellency Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, Bahrain’s Minister of Health, represented the Kingdom at the Global Vaccine Summit under the theme “Health and Prosperity through Immunization.”

The event brought together 55 delegations including heads of state, ministers, and global health leaders.

Bridging the gap

The summit aimed to secure funding for Gavi’s next strategic phase, “Gavi 6.0,” with a target of $11.9 billion. So far, $9 billion has been pledged, with further commitments expected.

These funds will enable the Alliance to immunize 500 million children and avert 8 to 9 million deaths across low- and middle-income countries.

Development finance institutions pledged an additional $4.5 billion, while vaccine manufacturers such as GSK, Bharat Biotech, and the Serum Institute of India announced cost reductions expected to save up to $200 million.

Bahrain’s voice

Speaking at the summit, Dr. Jalila said that the gathering underscored the power of global solidarity in advancing vaccine access as a foundation for stability and sustainable development.