GAVI fund cuts threaten life-saving immunisation programme in Nepal
Summary
GAVI's proposed funding cuts threaten Nepal's successful immunisation programme, which has saved hundreds of thousands of lives, though vaccine doses supply is assured.
Key Points
- GAVI plans to slash financial support for Nepal's immunisation programme except for vaccine doses.
- Nepal's immunisation programme has prevented hundreds of thousands of deaths and is highly successful in South Asia.
- Funding cuts could impact cold-chain maintenance, training, awareness, and system-strengthening activities vital for vaccine efficacy and acceptance.
- Nepal may have to increase its vaccine co-financing share if GAVI's financial aid decreases amid global fund crunch due to US withdrawing support.
