We are still unprepared for the next pandemic. But we can fix this.

We live in a world where the risks of pandemics – particularly with zoonotic origins – are1107956685_56cdcab7d1_k_1140x500.jpg growing, driven by climate change, deforestation, changing land use patterns, food systems, water shortages, and urbanization. As the WHO has warned, the question is not if there will be another pandemic, it’s when.

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The Pandemic Fund Announces First Round of Funding to Help Countries Build Resilience to Future Pandemics

Application Process Kicks Off

Washington, Feb. 3, 2023 — The Pandemic Fund Governing Board approved $300 million in financing for its first round of funding to help developing countries better prepare for and respond to future pandemics. The Fund is also inviting interested eligible countries and Implementing Entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for potential projects to be supported by this initial funding.

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