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<p>Achieving universal health coverage 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>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>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
universal health coverage.</p>
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