Enhancing collaborative surveillance and diagnostic readiness for pandemic preparedness and response in South-East Asia Region

Women in rural village, southern Bangladesh, wearing traditional red and white dresses
Enhancing collaborative surveillance and diagnostic readiness for pandemic preparedness and response in South-East Asia Region


Background

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste received US$15.5 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response in the region. The grant has leveraged additional US$367 million in co-investment, as well as US$504.9 million in co-financing. 

This project will be implemented by four Implementing Entities (IEs): the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization South-East Asia (WHO SEARO).

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Countries
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $15,484,719
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $504,865,750
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $367,011,500

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Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Health Threats in the Eastern Caribbean

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Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Health Threats in the Eastern Caribbean


Background

The Eastern Caribbean nations of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines received US$24.4 million from the Pandemic Fund to bolster regional public health security. The grant has mobilized an additional US$22 million in co-investment and US$7.8 million in co-financing. The three Implementing Entities (IEs) for this project are: the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Countries
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,383,476
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $7,810,000
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $21,819,500

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FAST-TRACKED: Strengthening One Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities against Pandemics in Five Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (SOPRAP)

Three women in white lab coats put on blue gloves
FAST-TRACKED: Strengthening One Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities against Pandemics in Five Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (SOPRAP)

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,999,918.53
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $1,602,401
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $5,605,322

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Honduras prepared and alert to potential pandemic events with One Health approach

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Honduras prepared and alert to potential pandemic events with One Health approach


Background

Honduras received US$17.1 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen the country’s ability to detect, mitigate, and respond to public health threats. The grant catalyzed an additional US$3.7 million in co-financing and US$15.3 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $17,073,501
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $3,682,486
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $15,348,477

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Enhancing early warning systems by using genomic surveillance and One Health approach

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Enhancing early warning systems by using genomic surveillance and One Health approach


Background

Georgia received US$6.6 million from the Pandemic Fund to establish an effective early warning system for disease and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance by 2028. The grant catalyzed an additional US$2.4 million in co-financing and US$4.6 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $6,560,177.10
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $2,432,137
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $4,615,000

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One Vision, One Shield: Sri Lanka's Integrated One Health Pandemic Preparedness & Response

Two women stand in nurses uniforms, learning over and writing into an administrative book
One Vision, One Shield: Sri Lanka's Integrated One Health Pandemic Preparedness & Response


Background

Sri Lanka was awarded US$18.4 million from the Pandemic Fund to reduce pandemic and other public health risks and boost the country’s resilience. The grant mobilized an additional US$7.7 million in co-investment and US$197 million in co-financing. The four Implementing Entities (IEs) are the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO).  

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $18,376,348.14
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $197,105,000
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $7,696,319.60

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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
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,944,943.60
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $12,437,977
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $27,000,000

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Enhancing Capacity for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Detection, and Response

Person in full PPE stands outside a home, putting on their face shield
Enhancing Capacity for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Detection, and Response

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

  • Region
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $20,064,381
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $33,443,373
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $17,109,668

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Resilient Philippines

A woman gestures as she has her picture taken while receiving a dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a mall theatre on September 16, 2021 in Bacoor, Cavite province, Philippines.
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
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $24,932,926
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $889,178,575
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $111,759,136

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Strengthening Systems for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Woman in white lab coat conducting experiment with dropper into container
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
    Region
  • Location
    Country
  • Funding
    Amount Approved (US$) $16,297,032
  • Funding
    Total Co-financing
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $2,587,000
  • Funding
    Total Co-investment
    (in kind & in cash) (US$)     $5,263,200

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