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Global Vaccination Crisis: 14.5 Million Children Unprotected

4/24/2025

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Misinformation and funding cuts pose a dire threat to global vaccination efforts, endangering millions of lives, warn the UN, WHO, and Gavi. In 2023, measles cases surged to 10.3 million—a staggering 20% rise from the previous year. With nearly 50 countries experiencing vaccination disruptions, 14.5 million children are missing essential doses. Gavi urgently seeks $9 billion to safeguard vulnerable populations.

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Misinformation and funding cuts pose a dire threat to global vaccination efforts, endangering millions of lives, warn the UN, WHO, and Gavi. In 2023, measles cases surged to 10.3 million—a staggering 20% rise from the previous year. With nearly 50 countries experiencing vaccination disruptions, 14.5 million children are missing essential doses. Gavi urgently seeks $9 billion to safeguard vulnerable populations.