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In 2024, Gavi's vaccination efforts saved a record 1.7 million lives in poor countries, with significant improvements in vaccine coverage against diseases like polio and measles, highlighting remarkable progress in global health despite declining funding.
Barcelona concluded their Asia preseason tour with a 5-0 victory over Daegu FC, showcasing strong team performance, impressive youth players, and standout moments from Gavi, as they prepare for the upcoming season, despite a minor injury to Pau Cubarsí.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's decision to halt US funding for Gavi, a global vaccine alliance, has been criticized by health experts who warn it could result in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children due to reduced immunizations, amid claims of misinformation about vaccine safety.
RFK Jr. announced that the U.S. will stop funding Gavi, a global vaccine alliance, a decision that experts warn could have deadly consequences for children in poor countries.
The US is withdrawing support from Gavi, citing concerns over scientific integrity and public trust, amid debates over vaccine recommendations and partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Gavi defends its science-based decisions and the importance of immunization programs.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. will halt funding to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, citing concerns over vaccine safety and scientific integrity, prompting concerns about potential impacts on global vaccination efforts and disease control.
The US will cease funding Gavi, a global vaccine alliance, citing concerns over vaccine safety and questionable COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, despite Gavi's assurances of safety and adherence to WHO guidelines. The decision follows US skepticism about vaccine safety, with other donors pledging continued support.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the U.S. will withdraw funding from Gavi, accusing the organization of ignoring science and mishandling vaccine safety, which has sparked controversy amid debates on vaccine policies and global health efforts.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the United States will stop funding Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, until it re-establishes public trust, criticizing the organization for alleged neglect of vaccine safety and questionable COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Gavi responded by emphasizing its commitment to vaccine safety and scientific review. The dispute highlights ongoing debates over vaccine policies and trust in global health organizations.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the US will stop funding Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, until it re-establishes public trust, criticizing the organization for neglecting vaccine safety and making questionable COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Gavi responded by emphasizing its commitment to safety and independent review processes. The dispute occurs amid Gavi's efforts to raise funds for global vaccination initiatives.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has dismissed rumors of a potential move to PSG, reaffirming his commitment to Barcelona and his desire to spend his entire career at the club, having recently signed a contract until 2030.
FC Barcelona's Gavi criticized teammate Jules Kounde for a mistake that contributed to their 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo in La Liga. Despite leading 2-0, Barca collapsed after Marc Casado's dismissal and Kounde's error, allowing Celta to equalize. Gavi emphasized the need for focus, while Kounde admitted his mistake and called for team unity ahead of upcoming matches.
Gavi, the global vaccine organization, is seeking $9 billion from governments and foundations to fund immunization efforts in the world's poorest countries over the next five years. The funds will help expand vaccine rollouts, including a malaria vaccine, and catch up on routine immunizations disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gavi aims to immunize 500 million children by 2026, despite financial challenges and stretched aid budgets. The organization has already raised $2.4 billion and plans to further expand its work, including setting up a pandemic response fund and adding new vaccines to its program.
Merck's production problem will result in the delivery of only 18.8 million out of the 29.6 million contracted doses of the HPV vaccine to low- and middle-income countries in 2024, leaving over 10 million girls without their expected shots. This delay means that 1.5 million teenage girls in some of the world’s poorest countries will miss the chance to be protected from cervical cancer, as they will be too old to qualify for the vaccine in subsequent years. Merck has attributed the delay to a manufacturing disruption and plans to deliver the delayed doses in 2025, while also shipping 30 million doses of the vaccine to Gavi-supported countries this year, including some doses that were supposed to have been sent in 2023.
Nigeria has become the first country to introduce a new 5-in-1 vaccine, Men5CV, against five strains of meningococcus bacteria, following a 50% increase in annual meningitis cases reported across Africa. The vaccine, funded by Gavi, offers broader protection than the current vaccine used in Africa and has the potential to significantly reduce meningitis cases. The rollout is a major step towards the WHO's goal of eliminating meningitis by 2030, and the international summit on meningitis in April 2024 will further assess progress and commit to accelerating efforts to defeat meningitis globally.