Gavi Announces Support For Immunization Programs, Health Systems In Ebola-Hit West Africa

Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance: Gavi to support rebuilding of immunization programs in Ebola-affected countries
“Plans to rebuild immunization services wrecked by the Ebola crisis in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone will form the first stage of Gavi’s Ebola investment support and will ensure that hundreds of thousands of children who either missed out or are at risk of missing out will now receive their vaccinations. Additionally, as part of a coordinated approach to ensure the three countries are stronger and more resilient to infectious disease, Gavi is doubling its long-term support for their health systems through to 2020…” (7/7).

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