US Halts Funding to Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi Citing Safety Concerns

The U.S. government is stopping its financial help to Gavi, an organization that buys vaccines for poor countries.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Gavi isn't paying enough attention to vaccine safety and is making bad recommendations.

He wants Gavi to prove it's using the best science before the U.S. gives any more money.

Gavi says it does use science to make decisions.

Gavi is currently trying to collect money to continue its work.

This funding cut is part of a broader trend by the U.S. to reduce international aid.