The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research

Board Chair

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is a global public-private partnership dedicated to increasing access to vaccines for children in the world’s most vulnerable communities. For over 25 years, Gavi has protected millions of children from preventable diseases, helping countries grow, prosper, and become more self-sufficient. By bringing together governments, international organisations, businesses, and civil society, Gavi strengthens health systems, accelerates immunisation, and drives innovation in vaccine delivery to ensure no child is left behind.

In January 2026, Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and former UNDP Administrator, will assume the role of Chair of the Gavi Board. Reflecting on her appointment, Clark said, “I am honoured to be selected as the next Chair of Gavi. For 25 years, Gavi has worked to protect children from preventable disease and thereby helped countries grow, prosper and become more self-sufficient. The coming years will bring many challenges for Gavi, but also huge opportunities, and I am excited to play a role in helping it meet its most ambitious goals yet. I am also honoured to succeed José Manuel, who has led Gavi for the past five years.”