The European Commission (EC) announced a commitment of “an additional 20 million Euros” to the GAVI Alliance. GAVI CEO Dr Seth Berkley commented, “We are grateful for the European Commission’s confidence in GAVI. This donation, combined with the evident commitment from developing countries to expand immunisation programmes, will further support our efforts to protect children from death and disability. All children have a right to a healthy start in life and vaccination is critical to this.”

http://www.gavialliance.org/library/news/press-releases/2011/ec-makes-further-commitment-to-saving-lives/