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CORD HEAS AUD WELL BEING M World Bank For more information: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects- operations/project-detail/P173760 40 HEALTH Nepal: COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project Development Challenge: While Nepal received IDA support at the onset of the pandemic, additional financing was needed to support vaccine procurement. Waves of the pandemic further strained the healthcare system and reduced supplies of necessary healthcare equipment. Purpose: Prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Nepal. Support the government of Nepal in purchasing and deploying safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and ensure affordable and equitable access to vaccines. Project financing also supports technical assistance and training for administrating the vaccine and increasing access to cold chain technology. Expected Results (include): • • 40% of prioritized population fully vaccinated • Close 60% of cold-chain capacity gaps. 60% of female community health volunteers fully vaccinated 96 laboratories with COVID-19 diagnostic equipment, test kits, and reagents IDA Financing: $104 million Closing: 2024 IDA International Development Association WORLD BANK GROUP

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