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<p>The UK believes all children should have access to lifesaving vaccines, no matter
where they live. Equitable vaccine coverage is therefore a key priority for the UK’s
support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This investment provides immunisation to the
poorest children in 68 of the world’s poorest countries. Gavi will vaccinate an additional
76 million children by 2020, preventing 1.4 million deaths from vaccine preventable
diseases.</p><p> </p><p>As well as providing support to strengthen the overall health
system, Gavi focuses on improving access and equity by identifying the populations
and geographical areas most likely to be under immunised and at risk of outbreaks.
Gavi have also adapted their model to include a Fragility, Emergency and Refugees
policy which provides a more quick and flexible response in fragile countries. This
has helped reach unimmunised children in places like Syria and in Rohingya refugee
camps in Bangladesh.</p><p> </p><p>As a Gavi Board member, the UK advocates for equitable
coverage as a core priority both now and in the future.</p>
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