US to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to foreign aid have significant implications for global health programs. Specifically, the administration intends to terminate its financial support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which has been instrumental in procuring critical vaccines for children in developing countries, saving millions of lives over the past quarter century. Furthermore, the administration plans to scale back efforts to combat malaria and other diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, although some grants for HIV and TB treatment and food aid will be maintained.