The Pandemic Fund, partners launch EPPR project in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, January 29, 2024 (FBC) – The Ethiopia-Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness & Response (EPPR) project which aims to strengthen Ethiopia’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health emergencies including pandemics has been launched, FAO (the UN Food and Agriculture Organization) country mission in Ethiopia confirmed today.

It is indicated that the project is backed by Pandemic Fund and its partners.

The launching event was attended by Ethiopia’s Minister of Health Lia Taddese, Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente, officials from UN agencies, The Pandemic Fund, and development partners, among others.

The Ministers and the guests delivered keynote speeches at the project’s launching, whose insights are said to be vital in paving the way for collaborative efforts in strengthening healthcare.

The Pandemic Fund is said to be a new global partnership that provides financing to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities in low- and middle-income countries.

It is learned that in December 2023, The Pandemic Fund’s Governing Board approved a grant envelope of $500 million for its second round of funding to help low- and middle-income countries scale up efforts to better prepare for future pandemics.