Collins says State Department will reinstate funding for global humanitarian vaccine alliance
The State Department said Gavi will phase out mercury-containing vaccines and expand access to mercury-free alternatives as the U.S. restores $600 million in funding.
- On Wednesday, the State Department announced the immediate release of $600 million to Gavi after the Geneva-based vaccine alliance committed to transitioning away from mercury-containing vaccines. The Trump administration resumed its board seat.
- In June 2025, Health Secretary Robert Kennedy halted around $300 million in annual funding over unsubstantiated safety concerns regarding mercury-based vaccine preservatives. The cut forced Gavi to implement cost-cutting measures amid the budget shortfall.
- Chief executive Sania Nishtar confirmed in June that Gavi is moving away from vaccines containing mercury-based preservatives. This commitment directly addresses the concerns Kennedy previously raised that triggered the funding suspension.
- The State Department confirmed that future financial support depends on "demonstrated performance, accountability, and implementation" of reforms. This conditional framework establishes oversight as Washington resumes its board role.
- Anti-Vaccine groups founded by Kennedy claimed thimerosal links to neurodevelopmental disorders, yet scientific studies show no related safety issues. Kennedy provided no evidence for these claims that previously stalled Washington's support.
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This is the latest reversal by the Trump administration. The United States will release $600 million in funding for Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, which had been frozen by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. For over 20 years, the U.S. Congress has allocated funds to this organization, which is responsible for distributing vaccines worldwide at affordable prices. This decision is a rebuke to Robert F. Kennedy, known for hi…
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