GAVI focuses US$162 million for measles in developing countries

    The GAVI Alliance said it will provide up to an additional US$162 million to control and prevent outbreaks in developing countries. GAVI “will exceptionally make” up to US$107 million available for measles control and prevention in six high-risk countries: Afghanistan, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Pakistan.  A further US$ 55 million will be offered through the Measles & Rubella Initiative for rapid response vaccination campaigns in GAVI-eligible countries where outbreaks occur. The increased measles support, between now and 2017, will strengthen routine immunisation systems.

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