US pulls funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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The US has accused Gavi, along with the World Health Organisation (WHO), of silencing dissenting views and legitimate questions about vaccine safety.

Rising trend of US withdrawal from the Global Alliance

In recent years, the United States has exhibited a rising trend of withdrawing from key global alliances and institutions such as the WHO, the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN Human Rights Council, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), etc.
As a global superpower, the U.S.'s withdrawal carries far greater implications for international governance.

Weakening of Multilateralism/Rule-Based Order: E.g., Israel withdraws participation from the UN Human Rights Council.
Undermine Climate Actions: 2024 was recorded as the hottest year and the USA stands as the world's second-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China.
Shortage of Funds for Health: US exit could leave institutions with a fund crunch. E.g., In 2024, the US funded about 15% of WHO's total funding.
Other: It creates a leadership vacuum that can be filled up by China (it may reduce India's influence in global organisations' decision-making), etc.

It is a public-private partnership.
- Its core partners include the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Gates Foundation.
Mission: To save lives and protect people's health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines.
- It vaccinated over 1 billion children across the poorest countries
It is a member of the WHO-led Vaccine Safety Net (VSN) project.
Secretariat - Geneva, Switzerland.