Pandemic Fund Allocates $418 Million to Enhance Global Pandemic Preparedness

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The Pandemic Fund approved $418 million in grants for 40 countries.
This funding totals US$547 million for pandemic response efforts.
Over 50% of funds target sub-Saharan Africa for pandemic preparedness.
Chatib Basri emphasized the Fund's role in promoting international collaboration.
Total funding from the Pandemic Fund now stands at US $885 million.
Investments aim to enhance countries' capacity for future health crises.

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Update: Pandemic Fund Expands Focus on Health Infrastructure

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New grants focus on strengthening disease surveillance and upgrading laboratories.
Funding aims to build a robust health workforce in recipient countries.
Chatib Basri emphasized the Fund's role in mobilizing financing for global health.
Funding targets six regions for pandemic preparedness.

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The World Bank is funding Pakistan's pandemic preparedness programme.
Programme titled “Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PPR) through Operationalizing One Health Approach Programme”.
Asian Development Bank, WHO, and FAO will implement the programme.
The Pandemic Fund has raised $2 billion in seed capital.
Seeking an additional $2 billion for future investments.
Co-chairs Dr. Chatib Basri and Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana emphasized investment importance.

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Funding now targets 50 countries instead of 40.
New focus on strengthening disease surveillance and laboratory capabilities.
Funding aims to develop a robust health workforce.
Chatib Basri emphasized the Fund's role in mobilizing resources.
The Pandemic Fund has raised $2 billion in seed capital.
Seeking an additional $2 billion for future investments.

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