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Implementing Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention, and Response (PPR) in a One Health Approach

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Implementing Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention, and Response (PPR) in a One Health Approach

Background

Tunisia received US$25 million from the Pandemic Fund to upgrade the country’s prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) function and prevent public health threats. The grant leveraged an additional US$871 million in co-investment from the government and US$29 million in co-financing. The Implementing Entities (IEs) for this project are the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO).

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $25,000,000
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $29,336,896
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $870,872,798

Pandemic Fund Raises US$982 million in New Commitments from Governments and an Additional US$1.8 billion in Co-financing from International Partner Organizations in the First Three Months of its Resource Mobilization Campaign

Press Release | October 31, 2024

Pandemic Fund Raises US$982 million in New Commitments from Governments and an Additional US$1.8 billion in Co-financing from International Partner Organizations in the First Three Months of its Resource Mobilization Campaign

Pandemic Fund Raises US$982 million in New Commitments from Governments and an Additional US$1.8 billion in Co-financing from International Partner Organizations in the First Three Months of its Resource Mobilization Campaign

PRESS RELEASE NO: 2024/005/HD

Contacts:

In Rio de Janeiro: Anita Rozowska, +1 (202) 473-4782, arozowska@worldbankgroup.org;

For Broadcast Requests: Kristyn Schrader-King, +1 (202) 458 2736, kschrader@worldbank.org

X (Twitter): @Pandemic_Fund

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-pandemic-fund

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Last Updated: February 7, 2025

Using the One Health Approach to Drive Resilience and Recovery

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Using the One Health Approach to Drive Resilience and Recovery

Background

Lebanon received US$11.4 million from the Pandemic Fund to upgrade its preparedness and response capabilities through a One Health approach. The grant will mobilize an additional US$17.8 million in co-financing and US$5.3 million in co-investment.

For general inquiries: the_pandemic_fund@worldbank.org

Region
Country
Implementing Entities
Amount Approved (US$) $11,440,000
Total Co-financing
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $17,804,000
Total Co-investment
(in kind & in cash) (US$) $5,302,600

FAO Lebanon Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024

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

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

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

FAO Jordan Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024

Pandemic Preparedness and Response through Operationalizing One Health Approach

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

ADB-Pandemic Fund Partnership
ADB | January 2023
FAO Pakistan Project Page
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
FAO | October 23, 2024
WHO, FAO and ADB join hands with Pakistan to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response
United Nations | June 28, 2025

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

Press Release | October 18, 2024

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

X: @Pandemic_Fund

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-pandemic-fund

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Last Updated: February 7, 2025