Global Leaders Commit $1.9 Billion to Polio Eradication Efforts
Global leaders and philanthropic organizations, including the Gates Foundation and Mohamed Bin Zayed Foundation, announced $1.9 billion in new commitments towards polio eradication. The funds will support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's 2022-2029 strategy, aiming to strengthen global health systems, expand immunization efforts, and accelerate progress towards eliminating polio.
The announcement was made at the Goalkeepers event in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to achieve a polio-free world. Dr. Shamma Khalifa Al Mazrouei highlighted the significance of the pledges in bringing the goal closer to reality.
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