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Donor financing towards health has been dwindling affecting service provision in HIV, TB, Malaria and Immunisation programmes. [Courtesy]
Kenya's progress in preventing childhood diseases like measles and rotavirus is at risk as donor support for vaccines phases out.
As donor support dwindles ahead of 2029, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has formally reminded the government to fulfill its co-financing obligation, demanding payment of Sh1.6 billion ($12.49 million) for the 2024/25 fiscal year, and due in full by June 2025.
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