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US Support for Global Vaccines: Protecting Children's Health and American Security.

The US Senate affirms continued support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to save children's lives in low-income countries and combat infectious diseases globally. Although this is foreign aid, the resolution stresses that these investments are vital for US health security, as they stop outbreaks at their source. This means the US government views global immunization programs as a direct measure to protect the health and safety of American citizens.
Key points
Affirmation of continued US funding for Gavi to reduce global child and maternal mortality effectively.
Strengthening US health security by reducing global outbreaks of infectious diseases (e.g., cholera, Ebola) at their source.
Encouragement for increased and long-term US financial commitment for the 2026-2030 period to ensure vaccine market stability.
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Additional Information
A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").
Print number: SRES 684
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2024-05-14