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IsDB Funds WHO Health Initiative

The Islamic Development Bank provides $10 million to the WHO to enhance global health systems' resilience and primary healthcare through the Health Impact Investment Platform.

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Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

What role do Multilateral Development Banks play in this initiative?: The projects will serve as a basis for co-investment by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), ensuring resources target areas with the highest potential for positive health outcomes.
How will the funds from the IsDB be utilized to improve global health?: The grant will specifically support WHO's technical assistance to countries in assessing investment needs and designing effective health projects.
Which African countries will benefit from the HIIP in its first phase?: Eight African countries (Burundi, Central African Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Morocco, Senegal, South Sudan, Gambia, Tunisia, Zambia) are among the 15 countries benefiting from the HIIP's first phase.
What is the main purpose of the $10 million grant from the IsDB to the WHO?: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) granted a $10 million USD grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement the Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP).
What is the broader goal of this collaboration between the IsDB and the WHO?: This initiative is part of the IsDB's commitment to strengthening primary healthcare and health systems' resilience, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, to ensure equitable access to sustainable financing for stronger health systems.

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