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UK Cuts Gavi Funding: Global Health at Risk

6/27/2025

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UK Funding Cuts

The UK has slashed its funding to Gavi by 24%, a move that could jeopardize the lives of countless children in developing nations. This decision comes on the heels of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. halting American contributions over vaccine safety worries. Experts warn that these cuts pose a grave threat to global health and immunization initiatives.

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Gates Foundation Supports

In a bold move, the Gates Foundation pledged $1.6 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as U.S. funding cuts jeopardize vital vaccination programs. Bill Gates cautioned that these reductions could result in 1.2 million more child deaths in just five years. Gavi is now striving to secure $9 billion from 2026 to 2030 to sustain its crucial work.

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UK Funding Cuts

The UK has slashed its funding to Gavi by 24%, a move that could jeopardize the lives of countless children in developing nations. This decision comes on the heels of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. halting American contributions over vaccine safety worries. Experts warn that these cuts pose a grave threat to global health and immunization initiatives.

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