Experts in vaccine development and aid warn that any cuts to UK funding for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) could have dire consequences both domestically and internationally. Sir Andrew Pollard, a key figure in the development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, stresses that Gavi has played a crucial role in vaccinating over a billion children in developing countries. A reduction in support not only threatens these efforts but could make the UK less equipped for future pandemics, impacting public health significantly while causing preventable deaths among children.
Any reduction in funding for Gavi would not only hinder vaccination efforts globally but could also compromise the UK's ability to respond effectively to pandemics.
Sir Andrew Pollard emphasized that while aiding poorer nations is crucial, it equally provides a protective barrier for the UK against infectious diseases.
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