Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has confirmed it is seeking $9 billion in new funding to immunize children against more diseases faster than ever.
Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, presented the latest Investment Opportunity on June 20, 2024, outlining how the Alliance, if fully funded, could protect 500 million children in its next five-year strategic period, potentially saving over 8 million lives.
Previously, Gavi vaccinated one billion children between 2000 and 2020.
$9 Billion Needed to Save 8 Million Children
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