The message was given in a video speech shown at a Gavi meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, where the organization hoped to raise at least nine billion dollars for its operations over the next five years.
Kennedy mentioned Gavi's collaboration with the World Health Organization WHO during the covid pandemic and accused them of silencing "deviating opinions" and "legitimate questions" about vaccine safety. He also expressed doubts about vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, which WHO and other health organizations have long considered safe and effective.
Gavi writes in a statement on Thursday that its "top priority is the health and safety of children" and that decisions on vaccine purchases are made in accordance with the recommendations issued by WHO's vaccine expert group.
Gavi has funded vaccination programs for over a billion children around the world, according to AP.
