As Part of its mission to save lives, reduce poverty and protect the world against the threat of epidemics, GAVI has helped vaccinate more than 60 million children in the world’s poorest countries, preventing more than 13 million deaths.
GAVI has observer status at the World Health Assembly. Its approach to Public health has been described as business-oriented and technology focused, using market-oriented measures and seeking quantifiable results. It is not just a Global alliance, but also a symbol of International solidarity.