Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, requires an additional $3 billion to achieve its $12 billion budget target for 2026-30, crucial for protecting vulnerable groups. Celebrating 25 years of saving nearly 19 million lives through vaccinations, Gavi faces significant risks if its financial shortfall is not addressed, as it may need to cut essential health programs. Economic instability, armed conflict, and climate change have already strained donor contributions, compounded by the U.S. withdrawing over a billion dollars in support amid vaccine safety criticisms. A shortfall of funds threatens to result in disease resurgence and preventable deaths.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, faces a $3 billion shortfall in its $12 billion target budget for 2026-30, threatening its lifesaving programs for vulnerable populations.
If Gavi does not secure additional funds, it risks a resurgence of diseases, illnesses, and avoidable deaths among children and vulnerable groups worldwide.
Gavi's chief executive highlighted that a reduction of $1.5 billion compromises the ability to save 1.1 million lives, endangering many children.
The U.S. withdrawing a pledge of at least $1.58 billion adds to existing financial pressures, intensifying discussions about vaccine safety and funding challenges.
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