Jakarta, December 7, 2024 – The Europe Today: President Prabowo Subianto announced Indonesia’s commitment to donating USD 30 million to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) to support its humanitarian initiatives and global vaccination efforts. The pledge was made during a meeting with GAVI Board Chair Jose Manuel Barroso at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Friday.
“We want to support GAVI in its future work, and we are ready to donate USD 30 million,” President Prabowo said, emphasizing Indonesia’s commitment to collaborating with the alliance in addressing global outbreaks and pandemics.
The President highlighted GAVI’s critical role in providing vaccines worldwide, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the alliance delivered 110.3 million doses of vaccines to Indonesia, valued at USD 684.6 million. GAVI also provided additional assistance worth nearly USD 1 billion, showcasing its vital contribution to Indonesia’s public health sector.
On behalf of the Indonesian people, President Prabowo expressed gratitude for GAVI’s efforts, stating, “GAVI’s work has saved the lives of more than 1 billion children globally, including in Indonesia. We deeply appreciate their commitment to this great humanitarian task.”
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin also underscored the long-standing partnership between Indonesia and GAVI, noting its role in reducing child mortality rates. Since 2002, GAVI’s support has enabled Indonesia to improve its immunization program and introduce critical vaccines, including the human papillomavirus (HPV), pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), and rotavirus vaccine.
Sadikin emphasized the importance of continuing this collaboration, stating that the partnership has significantly strengthened Indonesia’s health infrastructure and immunization capacity.
GAVI’s partnership with Indonesia reflects a broader commitment to global health and demonstrates Indonesia’s dedication to supporting international efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable populations and reducing preventable diseases.
