Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding

President Trump has officially cut off U.S. funding to the Gavi vaccine alliance, a move that follows a protracted feud between the U.S. administration and the World Health Organization (WHO).

The decision directly impacts the global vaccine landscape, as Gavi plays a critical role in coordinating the procurement and distribution of vaccines, especially for lower-income countries. The alliance works to increase access to immunization in poor countries and facilitates the development of new vaccines.

This funding cut is the latest development in a long-standing conflict between President Trump and the WHO, which he has accused of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and being too close to China. The U.S. had previously announced its withdrawal from the WHO itself.

The withdrawal of U.S. financial support raises concerns about the future of global health initiatives and the ability of organizations like Gavi to secure necessary resources for their vital work in combating infectious diseases worldwide.