Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a cut of more than a billion dollars to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, during a major event for soliciting donations for vaccination efforts. He criticized Gavi, claiming it had overlooked vaccine safety. His primary evidence was a 2017 study from Guinea-Bissau, suggesting that children receiving the DTP vaccine might be at higher risk of mortality. The study has prompted interviews with researchers about vaccine safety and the implications for Gavi's efforts.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has vaccinated over half of the world's children in low-income countries and faced cuts in U.S. contributions due to concerns over vaccine safety.
RFK Jr. criticized Gavi for neglecting vaccine safety, referencing a 2017 study that suggested children vaccinated with DTP may be at higher risk of mortality than non-vaccinated peers.
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