Recent developments involving Bill Gates and vaccination efforts in Africa. The Gates Foundation has reportedly pledged $1.6 billion to support vaccination programs, aiming to provide access for millions of children across the continent. This follows a reported decision by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to withhold $1.2 billion from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, due to concerns over “vaccine safety,” with the move announced in late June 2025. The Gates Foundation’s contribution is intended to fill this gap, targeting diseases such as polio and measles, with plans to vaccinate an estimated 5 million children in the next year. The initiative involves partnerships with local health organizations in 12 African countries, including Nigeria and Kenya, where over 300 vaccination sites are slated for expansion. Preliminary data from prior programs suggest a potential reduction in child mortality rates by up to 20% in targeted regions, though these figures are based on ongoing assessments. The Gates Foundation has not issued an official statement confirming the exact allocation or timeline, and the outcomes of this specific pledge remain under review as implementation begins.
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