The World Bank Board approved operations to support vaccine rollout in 22 countries amounting to $2.4 billion.
Universal Health Coverage
Words not enough to improve health outcomes – says World Bank President
World Bank Group President David Malpass’ has said at the 2019 UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) that accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage is critical to alleviating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity.
Towards Universal Health Coverage: For Healthier People and Stronger Economies
“Ensuring that all people can access the health services they need without facing financial hardship is key to improving the well-being of a country’s population..” World BanK