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<p>The UK is concerned about the rising number of measles cases globally and is supporting
efforts to reduce these in low income countries through investment in Gavi, the Vaccine
Alliance. The UK is the largest donor to Gavi, which has helped immunise over 700
million children since 2000 and prevented more than 10 million deaths from vaccine
preventable diseases.</p><p> </p><p>Gavi is helping to reduce the number of measles
cases by supporting routine immunisation. This is supplemented by rapid vaccination
campaigns to stem outbreaks when they occur and limit the spread. Over 67 million
people have been vaccinated through Gavi against measles through routine immunisation
and over 370 million people have been vaccinated through campaigns.</p><p> </p><p>The
UK will host Gavi’s replenishment in 2020, demonstrating the UK's continued strong
commitment to support Gavi's efforts to save children’s lives from measles as well
as other vaccine preventable diseases.</p>
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