East Asia

Our East Asia team works alongside public and private-sector partners throughout the region to develop innovative solutions for combating diseases that impact the world's poorest populations, while also fostering continued and increased development support from high-income Asian countries.
The primary bottle line of an Easai Co. plant.
The Primary Bottle Line of an Eisai Co. plant in Visakhapatnam, India. ©Burnard Archive/Prashant Panjiar

At a glance

  • High-income countries in East Asia are recognized as some of the most innovative and generous in the world. They play a vital role as partners for our foundation in addressing the barriers that prevent the poorest populations from living healthy and productive lives.
  • Foreign aid from East Asia, whether directed to neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region or to global initiatives like Gavi, CEPI, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, is making a significant impact in saving lives worldwide. We collaborate closely with donor agencies and organizations to align our efforts and elevate the visibility of global health and development initiatives.
  • We collaborate with private-sector innovators to develop new tools, such as vaccines and treatments, aimed at addressing diseases that impact the world's poorest populations. By leveraging the advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities of East Asian nations, we can accelerate progress toward eliminating infectious diseases and improving lives globally.

Focus countries

  • Japan
    We collaborate with various sectors in Japan to drive solutions to health and development challenges faced by people in the world's poorest countries.
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  • Lab technician working on a neutralising antibody test on the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus at a Bio Safety Level (BSL) 3 laboratory at the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in Seoul.
    Republic of Korea
    We are exploring ways to diversify the Republic of Korea’s global health commitments and expand its role in addressing health and development challenges worldwide.
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