The Pandemic Fund Announces Third Round of Funding, Marking Another Milestone in Pandemic Preparedness

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Press Release | December 19, 2024
The Pandemic Fund Announces Third Round of Funding, Marking Another Milestone in Pandemic Preparedness

The Pandemic Fund Announces Third Round of Funding, Marking Another Milestone in Pandemic Preparedness  

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Last Updated: February 7, 2025

Highlights From Pandemic Fund Projects

Highlights From Pandemic Fund Projects

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Last Updated: February 7, 2025

FAST-TRACKED: Strengthening One Health-based PPR in the Greater Virunga Landscape

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FAST-TRACKED: Strengthening One Health-based PPR in the Greater Virunga Landscape

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Countries
  • Building
    Regional Entity
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,552,027
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $15,562,879
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $35,723,321.55

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Strengthening One Health Disease Surveillance and Response in Southern Africa – A Strategy Against Climate-Driven Disease Outbreaks

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Strengthening One Health Disease Surveillance and Response in Southern Africa – A Strategy Against Climate-Driven Disease Outbreaks


Background

Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe received US$36 million from the Pandemic Fund to boost regional health security and fend off climate-related threats. The grant catalyzed an additional US$32 million in co-investment and US$12.3 million in co-financing.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Countries
  • Building
    Implementing Entity
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $35,806,808.02
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $12,324,137
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $31,727,000

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Enhancing collaborative surveillance and diagnostic readiness for pandemic preparedness and response in South-East Asia Region

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Enhancing collaborative surveillance and diagnostic readiness for pandemic preparedness and response in South-East Asia Region


Background

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste received US$15.5 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response in the region. The grant has leveraged additional US$367 million in co-investment, as well as US$504.9 million in co-financing. 

This project will be implemented by four Implementing Entities (IEs): the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization South-East Asia (WHO SEARO).

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Countries
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $15,484,719
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $504,865,750
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $367,011,500

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Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Health Threats in the Eastern Caribbean

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Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Health Threats in the Eastern Caribbean


Background

The Eastern Caribbean nations of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines received US$24.4 million from the Pandemic Fund to bolster regional public health security. The grant has mobilized an additional US$22 million in co-investment and US$7.8 million in co-financing. The three Implementing Entities (IEs) for this project are: the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Countries
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,383,476
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $7,810,000
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $21,819,500

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FAST-TRACKED: Strengthening One Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities against Pandemics in Five Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (SOPRAP)

Three women in white lab coats put on blue gloves
FAST-TRACKED: Strengthening One Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities against Pandemics in Five Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (SOPRAP)

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,999,918.53
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $1,602,401
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $5,605,322

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Honduras prepared and alert to potential pandemic events with One Health approach

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Honduras prepared and alert to potential pandemic events with One Health approach


Background

Honduras received US$17.1 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen the country’s ability to detect, mitigate, and respond to public health threats. The grant catalyzed an additional US$3.7 million in co-financing and US$15.3 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $17,073,501
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $3,682,486
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $15,348,477

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Enhancing early warning systems by using genomic surveillance and One Health approach

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Enhancing early warning systems by using genomic surveillance and One Health approach


Background

Georgia received US$6.6 million from the Pandemic Fund to establish an effective early warning system for disease and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance by 2028. The grant catalyzed an additional US$2.4 million in co-financing and US$4.6 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $6,560,177.10
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $2,432,137
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $4,615,000

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