RIO DE JANEIRO: The United States pledged up to $667 million, and Germany pledged $54 million to the Pandemic Fund as it works towards raising at least $2 billion to meet strong demand from low- and middle-income countries. The pledges came as the Pandemic Fund launched its Investment Case resource mobilization campaign on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. “The Pandemic Fund is making essential investments to strengthen capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disease outbreaks. That’s the mission of the Pandemic Fund. As we work toward the pledging event on October 31, we call upon all existing donors as well as new funders to help ensure an adequately resourced Pandemic Fund,” said Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund.

Source: Pakistan Today July 25, 2024 13:49 UTC