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4.8 Million Child Deaths Projected Without Urgent Health Funding

12/4/2025

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The Gates Foundation's report projects 4.8 million child deaths in 2025, due to cuts in health funding by high-income countries.
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman urges urgent action to bolster primary health care and immunizations.
The report says investing under $100 per person could prevent up to 90% of child deaths.
Bill Gates calls this turning point and asks governments to sustain funding for GAVI and the Global Fund.

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The Gates Foundation's report projects 4.8 million child deaths in 2025, due to cuts in health funding by high-income countries.
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman urges urgent action to bolster primary health care and immunizations.
The report says investing under $100 per person could prevent up to 90% of child deaths.
Bill Gates calls this turning point and asks governments to sustain funding for GAVI and the Global Fund.