Published 2 years ago

World Bank Introduces Fund To Prevent, Respond Better To Future Pandemics

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The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the establishment of a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) The FIF will finance critical investments tostrengthen pandemic PPR capacities at national, regional, and global levels. The fund will bring additional, dedicated resources for PPR, incentivize countries to increase investments, enhance coordination among partners, and serve as a platform forvocacy.

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News18 India

World Bank Introduces Fund To Prevent, Respond Better To Future Pandemics

The fund, with broad support from the G20, could be used to support prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) for the Covid-19 pandemic as well as future pandemics

2 years ago·India

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IBTimes

World Bank Creates Fund To Better Prevent, Respond To Pandemics

The World Bank's board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics. The fund will support prevention, preparedness and response (PPR), with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, the bank said in a statement. "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 a…

2 years ago·United States

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WION

World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics

A spokesperson for the World Bank told AFP that if the Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing when the fund is implemented, it could be used to provide support against the current as well as future pandemics

2 years ago·Noida, India

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Bangkok Post

World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics

WASHINGTON - The World Bank's board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics.

2 years ago·กทม, Thailand

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Eyewitness News

World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics

The fund will support prevention, preparedness and response (PPR), with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, the bank said in a statement.

2 years ago·South Africa

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Jornal de Notícias

World Bank creates fund to prevent and respond to pandemics

The World Bank (WB) Board of Directors approved on Thursday the creation of a fund to finance investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) capacities, the institution announced.

2 years ago·Portugal

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