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Van Hollen Applauds Funding for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
Washington,
Jun 14, 2011 -
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement applauding increased funding for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI):
“According to the World Health Organization, GAVI’s work has helped prevent 5 million future deaths since 2000, and this investment is critical to its goal of saving 4 million more lives by 2015. Vaccines are one of the most effective, cost-efficient ways to protect against preventable death and reduce the likelihood of future illness and disability. For children across the world, these funds truly represent a brighter, healthier future.”
BACKGROUND:
On May 31, 2011, Congressman Van Hollen and 61 of his colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Agency for International Development in support of this funding. To read the full text of the letter, click here.
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Congressman Chris Van Hollen
