International Finance Facility for Immunisation

Norway Increases and Prolongs Support for Global Immunization Until 2015

7 December 2005

The Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, announced today that starting in 2006 the Government of Norway will boost its annual support to the GAVI Alliance (formerly known as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization). [English]

Key European Nations Join UK and France to Commit Nearly US$4 Billion to Expand Child Immunisation in Developing Countries

9 September 2005

Innovative financing approach will tap capital markets to maximize impact of funds. [English]

Statement Regarding International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm) and Eurostat Ruling

2 August 2005

The Eurostat decision paves the way for the full-funding and eventual implementation of IFFIm. We are delighted by this decision and are grateful to all those who worked so hard to create this innovative financing vehicle. [English] [Français] [Español]

Hilary Benn Pledges £1 Billion to Boost Health Care in Developing Countries

26 January 2005

Hilary Benn the Secretary of State for International Development (DFID) today announced that the UK will pledge almost £1 billion (US$1.8 billion) over 15 years to help immunise children and adults in the world’s poorest countries. (includes speeches by Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, and Jacques Chirac) [English]