Saudi foundation pledges $50 million to eradicate measles

NEW YORK: A Saudi Arabian charitable foundation said on Monday it will give $50 million to the United Nations children’s agency to help eliminate measles, the largest private donation ever to UNICEF’s efforts. The donation by Riyadh-based Alwaleed Philanthropies comes amid rising concern about the highly contagious disease, a leading cause of death among children, … Continue reading Saudi foundation pledges $50 million to eradicate measles