Polio Eradication Faces Funding Shortfalls Amid US Aid Withdrawal

Global leaders pledged $1.9 billion in Abu Dhabi on Dec 8, 2025 for polio eradication.
GPEI faces 30% budget cut in 2026 and $1.7 billion gap up to 2029 due to US, Germany, UK aid cuts.
Gates Foundation pledged $1.2 billion, Rotary $450 million at event hosted by Mohamed Bin Zayed Foundation.
GPEI partners will focus on surveillance and vaccination in high-risk areas.

Health | Funding | Eradication

United States | United Kingdom | Germany | United Arab Emirates

Bill Gates | Melinda Gates | Mohamed Bin Zayed

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