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

Press Release | June 30, 2022
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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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The World Bank
David Theis
+12024588626
dtheis@worldbankgroup.org
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