RFK Jr. withholds $600 million US funding for Gavi over vaccine safety concerns

2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 28

The funding, about 15% of Gavi's budget, is set to expire on September 30 if not released by the Trump administration.
Gavi provides vaccines for 20 diseases in over 50 low-income countries, with advocates warning that the funding freeze could cost tens of thousands of children’s lives, especially impacting malaria programs.
RFK Jr. cites concerns over thimerosal and DTP vaccine safety, and potential U.S. funds reaching the WHO; Gavi and WHO maintain the vaccines are safe and vital for global immunization efforts.

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