Qatar Fund for Development signs agreement with vaccine alliance Gavi

Qatar Fund for Development signs agreement with vaccine alliance Gavi

Qatar Fund for Development signs agreement with vaccine alliance Gavi

November 22 2021 06:02 PM



Through the signed agreement, QFFD will support Gavi to enhance access to vaccines in lower-income countries and will work with the Vaccine Alliance to ensure that zero-dose children those who are yet to receive a single dose of a basic routine vaccine - get access to immunization services.



Doha

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a five-year agreement with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and donated US $10 million to support Gavi's efforts to enhance equitable and sustainable access to vaccines in lower-income countries.

Through the signed agreement, QFFD will support Gavi to enhance access to vaccines in lower-income countries and will work with the Vaccine Alliance to ensure that zero-dose children those who are yet to receive a single dose of a basic routine vaccine - get access to immunization services.

"QFFD established a strong strategic partnership with Gavi to financially support worlds poorest countries against vaccine-preventable diseases where Qatar has committed to provide an initial US $10 million to support immunization programs in the period between 2021 to 2025." Deputy Director General of projects of Qatar Fund for Development Misfer Al Shahwani said.