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IRC to World Health Assembly: Close the Global Health Equity Gap — for the World’s Benefit | The IRC
- The IRC urged WHA79 to fund fragile and conflict-affected settings with multiyear commitments tied to measurable outcomes.
- The release cites proven, cost‑effective interventions that protect health locally and globally, including vaccines and maternal health.
- REACH vaccination efforts have delivered over 30 million doses across multiple countries since 2022.
- The SBC initiative targets safer births in crises through a consortium with partners to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
- The press release highlights AI and geospatial tools to improve outbreak detection in hard-to-reach communities.
- The organization emphasizes vaccines, nutrition treatment, and health worker training as key delivery pillars.
- Global health financing has fallen by up to 40% since 2023, worsening needs in fragile states.
- The IRC links economic value to vaccines, noting significant savings and productivity gains.
- The press release notes collaboration with partners like Gavi and NYU for AI diagnostics and vaccine delivery.
- The press release confirms media availability for interviews in Geneva during WHA79.
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