Collins says State Department will reinstate funding for global humanitarian vaccine alliance

"U.S. Reverses Course on Global Vaccine Funding: Maine Senator Cites Progress in Restoring Aid In a significant shift in foreign policy, the State Department is poised to reinstate full funding for a crucial global vaccine program, a move welcomed by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine). The program, which had been paused under the Trump administration, provides vital support to low-income countries in their fight against infectious diseases. Collins, a key advocate for the program, has been credited with facilitating a reversal in the State Department's stance, securing a commitment to contribute the full $600 million to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. The reinstatement of funding is expected to have a major impact on global health efforts, particularly in regions most vulnerable to outbreaks."

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Tuesday that the State Department is set to reinstate funding for a global humanitarian vaccine program after the Trump administration previously paused the program. “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...