The CDC's panel postponed a vote on the RSV vaccine following sudden funding cessation announcements for Gavi by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message, Kennedy criticized Gavi for allegedly neglecting vaccine safety, suggesting that the organization treats safety issues more like a public relations hurdle, rather than a health concern. This announcement, which came amidst a significant funding meeting in Brussels, has drawn shock and outrage, particularly because the U.S. has been a prominent contributor to Gavi's efforts in vaccination worldwide.
Kennedy argued in the video that GAVI "has neglected the key issue of vaccine safety" and accused the alliance of treating safety concerns as a public relations problem.
Gavi says it has helped vaccinate more than 1.1 billion children in 78 low-income countries and prevented more than 18.8 million deaths since its creation 25 years ago.
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