9.5m children received no routine vaccine in 57 countries in 2025 – Gavi
73m children immunised in 2025 Despite the number of zero-dose children, Gavi said more than 73 million children were immunised through routine programmes with its support in 2025.
Number falls from 2021 peak According to the report, the number of zero-dose children in 2025 was 600,000 lower than in 2024 and 25 per cent lower than the peak recorded in 2021 following disruptions to routine immunisation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.5 million children in 57 supported countries received no routine vaccine in 2025, despite gains in global immunisation.
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