US releases $600 million in funding for global vaccine alliance Gavi
The US government has released $600 million in congressional funding for global vaccine alliance Gavi after it was previously withheld by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The United States government has announced the release of $600 million to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance. The funding, which was previously approved by the US Congress, had been held back by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over health safety concerns.
The Geneva-based organization assists low-income countries in securing essential immunizations against preventable diseases such as measles and diphtheria. The decision to disburse the funds was confirmed by the US Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sources: Berlingske, ORF.