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Health Secretary Freezes U.S. Funding to Vaccine Alliance Gavi

6/26/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a freeze on U.S. funding to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, demanding a restoration of public trust. He slammed Gavi's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and alleged suppression of dissent. With $8 billion contributed since 2001, Gavi seeks to raise $9 billion for 2026-2030 at the upcoming Brussels summit.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a freeze on U.S. funding to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, demanding a restoration of public trust. He slammed Gavi's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and alleged suppression of dissent. With $8 billion contributed since 2001, Gavi seeks to raise $9 billion for 2026-2030 at the upcoming Brussels summit.