World Bank Board Approves New Fund for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPR)

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Press Release | June 30, 2022
World Bank Board Approves New Fund for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPR)

World Bank to work together with WHO to set up Secretariat at the World Bank, with WHO as lead technical partner
 

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 — 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).


PRESS RELEASE NO: 2022/077/HNP


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David Theis
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