WHO and Multilateral Development Banks kick off US $1.5 billion primary health financing platform with new funds and launch of first investment plans in 15 countries

Oru Leonard 

WHO and Multilateral Development Banks kick off US $1.5 billion primary health financing platform with new funds and launch of first investment plans in 15 countries

The platform aims to strengthen primary healthcare in vulnerable communities, building resilience against pandemic threats and the climate crisis ¹. This landmark partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO), Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will unlock $1.5 billion in concessional loans and grants to expand and improve primary healthcare services.

Key Partners:
– World Health Organization (WHO)_
– African Development Bank (AfDB)_
– European Investment Bank (EIB)_
– Islamic Development Bank (IDB)_

Initial Investment Plans:
The platform will start by developing investment plans in 15 countries, including:

– Burundi
– Central African Republic
– Comoros
– Djibouti
– Egypt
– Ethiopia
– Gambia
– Guinea Bissau
– Jordan
– Maldives
– Morocco
– Senegal
– South Sudan
– Tunisia

(WHO Media)