Morocco has pledged US$5 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, becoming the largest contributor from North Africa and marking its first financial commitment to the global health partnership.
The pledge, announced Dec. 3 in Geneva, will support Gavi’s 2026–2030 strategy and reflects what Moroccan officials described as King Mohammed VI’s vision for a stronger and more self-reliant Africa.
Morocco’s government said the contribution aims to reinforce equitable access to vaccines while helping the continent shift from being mainly a recipient to becoming a producer of vaccines and medical innovations.
Health Minister Amine Tehraoui said the decision to join Gavi as a donor for the first time is tied to lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and Morocco’s push to fortify health cooperation with international partners, including the World Health Organization.
“Investing in vaccines is investing in Africa’s stability and prosperity,” Tehraoui said.
Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui said the pledge reflects Morocco’s strategy to promote fair, sustainable access to vaccines, especially for vulnerable populations.
Gavi CEO Sania Nishtar welcomed Morocco as the alliance’s newest donor. She noted that roughly 80 percent of Gavi’s resources for the next period will go to Africa, and she praised Morocco’s efforts to build a vaccine manufacturing sector capable of serving the continent.
Gavi’s upcoming plan, known as “Gavi 6.0,” aims to protect 500 million children between 2026 and 2030. Immunization remains one of the world’s most cost-effective public health interventions, preventing an estimated 4–5 million deaths each year.
Morocco’s contribution aligns with Gavi Leap, the alliance’s reform initiative intended to strengthen country ownership and ensure better alignment between vaccination programs and national development strategies.
The pledge also comes as Morocco accelerates its goal of becoming a regional vaccine manufacturing hub. The country continues to expand its production capacity, with the government positioning this shift as essential for Africa’s long-term health autonomy and global health security.
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