| The Pandemic Fund

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
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

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

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
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

FAO Sierra Leone Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024
Sierra Leone advances pandemic preparedness with operationalisation of the Pandemic Fund
WHO | June 25, 2025

Resilient Philippines

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Resilient Philippines

Background

The Philippines was awarded US$25 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
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

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

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
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

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
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

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
Egypt launches the first field epidemiology training programme in vector control in the Middle East and North Africa
WHO | July 7, 2025
Strengthening surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases in Egypt
WHO | July 28, 2025

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
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

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
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

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