Paraguay will receive support of USD 10.5 million to strengthen management against future pandemics - .::Agencia IP::.

To implement the national project "Strengthening critical functions for prevention, preparedness, and response to pandemics in Paraguay" from 2024 to 2026, the World Bank sponsored a USD 10.5 million grant to Paraguay out of 133 countries.

Asunción, Agencia IP.- To implement the national project «Strengthening critical functions for prevention, preparedness, and response to pandemics in Paraguay» from 2024 to 2026, the World Bank sponsored a USD 10.5 million grant to Paraguay out of 133 countries.

The presentation of the project, which will enable the country to be better prepared to reduce the health, social, and economic impact of future pandemics, took place this Wednesday in the presence of authorities from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPyBS), Ministry of Technology and Communication (MITIC), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), among others, at the Crowne Plaza Asunción.

The presentation was led by the Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare, María Teresa Barán, accompanied by authorities from other government sectors who are part of this national project. They are representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), National Service of Quality and Animal Health (SENACSA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), and National Directorate of Migrations, as well as representatives from the Pandemic Fund and implementing entities including PAHO/WHO, UNICEF, FAO, and IDB.

On behalf of the United Nations, the representative of PAHO-WHO, Environmental Engineer Marcelo Korc, congratulated Paraguay for accessing the project and pointed out that the results of what is implemented in Paraguay could serve as an example to the rest of the world.