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GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING W 10 INEQUALITIES Calvi GABON COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Development Challenge: Although Gabon has two laboratories capable of diagnosing COVID-19, samples must be transported either by air, facing logistical constraints, or by road, which is far from the capital. These two centers do not have enough capacity to provide the laboratory testing Gabon needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and financial support is needed for laboratory equipment and acquisition of kits and laboratory reagents. Purpose: Prevent, detect, and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Gabon. The project received additional financing to support the country's National Vaccination and Deployment Plan, to enable affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, providing 945,255 doses. Expected Results (include): • • • • 23 laboratories provided with COVID-19 diagnostic equipment, test kits, and reagents Increase the percentage of health staff equipped with appropriate PPE for infection prevention and control to 80% Provide 26 ambulances to transport COVID-19 patients 60% of population vaccinated, of which 50% are women Distribute gender sensitive educational communication materials on COVID-19 vaccines IBRD Financing: $21 million Closing: 2024 THE WORLD BANK Treasury World Bank • For more information: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project- detail/P173927 50

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