Strengthening Collaborative and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response for Enhanced Epidemic and Pandemic Prevention, Detection and Response

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Strengthening Collaborative and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response for Enhanced Epidemic and Pandemic Prevention, Detection and Response


Background

The United Republic of Tanzania was awarded US$25 million from the Pandemic Fund to bolster health security at home and abroad. The grant mobilzied US$7 million in co-investment and US$6.7 million in co-financing. The three Implementing Entities (IEs) are the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO). 

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,998,558
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $6,689,631
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $6,990,151

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United in One Health to Address Future Pandemics

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United in One Health to Address Future Pandemics


Background

Nicaragua was awarded US$17.1 million from the Pandemic Fund to reinforce the country’s prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) capabilities and defend against public health threats. The grant catalyzed US$2.9 million in co-financing and US$39.1 million in co-investment. 

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $17,082,863.00
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $2,908,050.00
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $39,057,439.00

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Pandemic Readiness Enhancement Program in Jordan (PREP-JO)

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Pandemic Readiness Enhancement Program in Jordan (PREP-JO)


Background

Jordan was awarded US$4 million from the Pandemic Fund to reinforce its public health architecture and successfully ward off pandemic threats. The grant mobilized an additional US$2.3 million in co-financing and US$10.6 million in co-investment. 

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $4,024,530
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $2,330,055
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $10,557,630

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Pandemic Preparedness and Response through Operationalizing One Health Approach

Pakistan
Pandemic Preparedness and Response through Operationalizing One Health Approach


Background

Pakistan was awarded US$18.7 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen the country’s One Health coordination and ability to ward off public health threats. The project has catalyzed an additional US$4.1 million in co-financing and US$49.7 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Building
    Implementing Entities
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $18,675,609.63
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $4,143,000
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $49,661,430

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Pandemic Fund Allocates Second Round of Grants to Boost Pandemic Preparedness in 50 Countries

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Press Release | October 18, 2024
Pandemic Fund Allocates Second Round of Grants to Boost Pandemic Preparedness in 50 Countries

Pandemic Fund Allocates Second Round of Grants to Boost Pandemic Preparedness in 50 Countries

PRESS RELEASE NO: 2024 / 005 / HD

Contacts: 

In Washington: Anita Rozowska (202) 473-4782, arozowska@worldbankgroup.org;  
For Broadcast Requests: David W. Young, (202) 473-4691, dyoung7@worldbankgroup.org  

 

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Last Updated: February 7, 2025

Statement of the Pandemic Fund Emergency Board Meeting on Support for Countries to Effectively Respond to the Current Mpox Outbreak

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Statement | September 8, 2024
Statement of the Pandemic Fund Emergency Board Meeting on Support for Countries to Effectively Respond to the Current Mpox Outbreak

The Pandemic Fund held an emergency Board meeting on Friday, September 6, 2024, to discuss how best to respond to the ongoing mpox outbreak. Mpox was declared as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (“PHECS”) by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on August 13, 2024, and as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (“PHEIC”) by the WHO on August 14, 2024. 

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

CLOSED | Call for Experts - 2nd Cohort of the Pandemic Fund Technical Advisory Panel

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Announcement | August 31, 2024
CLOSED | Call for Experts - 2nd Cohort of the Pandemic Fund Technical Advisory Panel

1. Background

The devastating human, economic, and social cost of COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action to build stronger health systems and mobilize additional resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) in International Development Association (IDA) and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) countries.

 

For further information on the purpose, structure and functioning of the TAP, as well as the selection process and conditions of appointment, please refer to the Terms of Reference for the TAP. 

If you have any questions about this Call for experts, please write to the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org well before the deadline.

 

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Last Updated: February 21, 2025

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