The program was launched in 2000 and has since supported vaccination. Over 1.1 billion children For diseases such as Covid-19, Ebola and malaria.
Gavi was one of a long list of cancelled international aid programs previously funded by the United States Organization for International Development (USAID).
The US is The third biggest contributor Provide Gavi with 12% of the program's budget. According to an analysis by the Health Policy Research Group KFF, US funding has increased from $175 million in 2014 to $300 million in 2024 over the past decade.
Without US funding, Gabi will have a hard time providing Lifesaving Vaccine To children in low-income countries around the world.
“Our support will save more than 8 million lives over the next five years and give millions of children a better chance of a healthy, prosperous future,” the organization said in a statement on Social Platform X.
“For 25 years, the US and Gavi had the strongest partnership. Without that help, we could not halve child mortality rates, save 18 million lives, or help transition from support from 19 countries (some countries will become donors themselves). We hope this partnership can continue.”
US Watch Dog Group Public Citizens He suggested that the Trump administration's decision to cut funds for Gabi might be illegal.
“The Congress has the power to fund foreign aid. Any attempt by the administration to unilaterally leave Gavi's commitment should raise serious legal issues and be challenged.”
“Members must stand up for the rule of law and the belief that the value of a child's life is not determined by geography.”
