Sri Lanka is to receive $80.5 million in additional financing from the World Bank in order to facilitate the country’s access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines which will further improve pandemic response capabilities.
This was formalised through an official signing which took place yesterday (13). Mr. Sajith Attygalle, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance signed on behalf of the Government and Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka, signed on behalf of the World Bank.
Highlighting that Solidarity and support of all stakeholders is key to fight this pandemic, Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka said that the World Bank remains responsive to the health priorities of Sri Lanka as well as emergency needs and that the effective deployment of the vaccines will help Sri Lanka protect people, build human capital and facilitate inclusive economic recovery.
According to the World Bank, the second additional financing to the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Project is to purchase and deploy safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines that meet the World Bank’s Vaccine Approval Criteria, to strengthen relevant health systems that are necessary for successful deployment, and to prepare for the future.
“The Government of Sri Lanka is committed to protecting our population from the impacts of the pandemic, and we have placed high priority on strengthening and expanding the COVID-19 vaccination programme” said Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Minister of Health. “This useful and timely resource will help us to ensure equitable vaccine deployment among the eligible population of Sri Lanka.”
The COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Project with a total of $298.07 million has contributed to Sri Lanka’s pandemic management and prevention efforts. Project funds have contributed to the provision of essential works, goods, services and consultancies for emergency pandemic management and prevention activities, including the procurement of medical and surgical consumables.
SL to receive $80.5 million from World Bank to support vaccination efforts
14 May 2021
SL to receive $80.5 million from World Bank to support vaccination efforts
14 May 2021
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