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<p>Achieving universal health coverage (UHC) is a UK priority and an overarching goal
for DFID’s contribution to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The UK’s £1.44 billion of support
to Gavi between 2016-2020 has saved 1.4 million lives from vaccine-preventable diseases
in 68 of the world’s poorest countries.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is proud to be hosting
the Gavi Replenishment Conference on 3-4<sup>th</sup> June, to secure Gavi the funds
it needs to immunise 300 million more children and save at least 7 million lives between
2021 and 2025. The UK’s commitment to Gavi is central to our work to end preventable
deaths of mothers, new-borns and children by 2030.</p><p> </p><p>In its next strategic
period, Gavi is committed to reaching every child with essential vaccines, to improve
intra-country equity and coverage. Immunisation is often a child’s first point of
contact with their health service. By extending routine immunisation to reach the
underserved, particularly zero-dose children who have never been vaccinated, Gavi
is building a foundation for UHC.</p>
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