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One Vision, One Shield: Sri Lanka's Integrated One Health Pandemic Preparedness & Response

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One Vision, One Shield: Sri Lanka's Integrated One Health Pandemic Preparedness & Response

Background

Sri Lanka was awarded US$18.4 million from the Pandemic Fund to reduce pandemic and other public health risks and boost the country’s resilience. The grant mobilized an additional US$7.7 million in co-investment and US$197 million in co-financing. The four Implementing Entities (IEs) are the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO).

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $18,376,348.14
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $197,105,000
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $7,696,319.60

ADB-Pandemic Fund Partnership
ADB | January 2023
FAO Sri Lanka Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024
WHO and the Pandemic Fund
Sri Lanka receives 17 million USD grant funds through the Pandemic Fund second round of fund allocation
WHO | October 22, 2024

Building a Resilient Future: Strengthening Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response through One Health Approach

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Building a Resilient Future: Strengthening Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response through One Health Approach

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $24,944,943.60
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $12,437,977
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $27,000,000

Enhancing Capacity for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Detection, and Response

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Enhancing Capacity for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Detection, and Response

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $20,064,381
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $33,443,373
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $17,109,668

Resilient Philippines

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Resilient Philippines

Background

The Philippines was awarded US$225 million from the Pandemic Fund to reinforce its ability to prevent, detect, report, and respond to epidemic threats through an integrated One Health approach. The grant mobilized an additional US$889 million in co-financing and US$112 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $24,932,926
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $889,178,575
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $111,759,136

Strengthening Systems for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

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Strengthening Systems for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Background

Ghana was awarded US$16.3 million from the Pandemic Fund to advance a robust prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) program, while enhancing the resilience of essential health and social services for the country’s people. The project catalyzed an additional US$2.6 million in co-financing and US$5.3 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $16,297,032
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $2,587,000
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $5,263,200

WHO and the Pandemic Fund
FAO Ghana Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024

Egypt's Resilience to Pandemics

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Egypt's Resilience to Pandemics

Background

Egypt was awarded US$23 million from the Pandemic Fund to help develop a robust prevention, preparedness, and response system and boost the country’s resilience to pandemics. The grant has mobilized an additional US$10.1 million in co-financing and US$9.9 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $23,054,221
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $10,126,600
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $9,913,000

WHO and the Pandemic Fund
FAO Egypt Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024

Fiji Health Emergency Inclusive Readiness (FHEIR) Project

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Fiji Health Emergency Inclusive Readiness (FHEIR) Project

Background

Fiji was awarded US$10.1 million from the Pandemic Fund to advance the country’s pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities through the Fiji Health Emergency Inclusive Readiness (FHEIR) project. The grant also mobilized US$2.1 million in co-financing and US$5.5 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $10,092,688.46
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $2,119,760
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $5,549,183.97

WHO and the Pandemic Fund

Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response (PPPR) Project 2024

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Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response (PPPR) Project 2024

Background

Guyana was awarded US$15.6 million from the Pandemic Fund to implement a One Health strategy and enhance the country’s prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capabilities. The grant catalyzed an additional US$7.6 million in co-financing and US$88.9 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entity
Amount Approved (US$) $15,600,000
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $7,600,000
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $88,926,584.74

WHO and the Pandemic Fund

Collaborative Approach for Resilient Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness in Indonesia (CARE-I)

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Collaborative Approach for Resilient Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness in Indonesia (CARE-I)

Background

Indonesia was awarded US$25 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen its prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capabilities and enhance its resilience to pandemics. The grant mobilized an additional US$21.6 million in co-financing and US$227.5 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org