The UK's potential funding cut to Gavi, a key global vaccination initiative that has immunized over a billion children, has raised concerns among aid groups regarding its impact on global health. This decision follows a similar reduction in U.S. aid through USAid, with the UK government facing budget constraints affecting its aid contributions. The aid budget decrease has led to funds being redirected to domestic issues, with significant cuts to Gavi expected. Although the UK has historically been a major donor, officials suggest they are seeking to diversify funding sources in light of these challenges.
The UK is likely to cut funding to Gavi, which has vaccinated over a billion children, raising concerns about potential life losses due to this decision.
Aid groups fear the UK's funding cuts to Gavi, especially after USAid's reductions, could hinder vaccination efforts and negatively impact global health outcomes.
International development minister Anneliese Dodds indicated future Gavi funding depends on a broader spending review, with significant cuts anticipated despite past aid support.
Gavi's proven cost-effectiveness and alignment with UK aid priorities make funding critical, especially as it has vaccinated over 1.1 billion children worldwide.
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