GAVI fund cuts threaten life-saving immunisation programme in Nepal

Officials say the funds for logistic support, training and others could be slashed by up to 70 percent. This could roll back many of the country’s health gains.

Nepal’s immunisation programme, which has prevented hundreds of thousands of deaths in the country, could be affected as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) has signaled its intent to slash funds. The alliance has, however, promised to supply the vaccine doses.