Press releases

Press Releases

Statement regarding IFFIm and Eurostat ruling

02 Aug 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.

Hilary Benn pledges £1 billion to boost health care in developing countries

26 Jan 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.