Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Tuesday that the State Department has committed to reinstating $600 million in funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Collins said the move follows a pause on the program under the Trump administration.
“It is welcome news that following our recent outreach, the State Department has committed to contributing the full $600 million for GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance,” Collins said.
Collins described Gavi as a global humanitarian vaccine program and said the State Department’s commitment came after her office’s outreach.
The senator did not provide additional details about timing or implementation in her statement, which announced the State Department’s pledge, Collins said.
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