The World Bank, an international financial institution, has strategically planned and scheduled the COVID-19 project to extend until March 2025.
The project has a goal to make sure that everyone, including those in low-income countries, can easily get vaccines. These countries might have difficulties in getting and distributing vaccines. The World Bank aims to support countries in strengthening their vaccine delivery systems, promoting vaccine acceptance, and addressing any logistical or operational hurdles that may hinder the vaccination process.
The decision to extend the project until 2025 reflects the World Bank’s recognition of the prolonged impact of the pandemic on economies, societies, and health systems worldwide.
Everything is going according to “The Plan”. China will be actively building “leisure and recreational facilities” aka COVID concentration camps across the country.
The World Bank shows that COVID-19 is a project that is planned to continue until end of March 2025!
The World Bank document titled “COVID-19 STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROGRAM AND PROPOSED 25 PROJECTS UNDER PHASE 1” was made available to the public on April 2, 2020.
Download document: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/993371585947965984/pdf/World-COVID-19-Strategic-Preparedness-and-Response-Project.pdf
The COVID-19 ‘Project’ Expected Closing Date 31 – March – 2025
Under this program, Phase 1 has been introduced to prioritize the most critical aspects of the p(la)andemic response. The proposed 25 projects aim to address the immediate challenges posed by COVID-19 and pave the way for long-term resilience and preparedness.
The COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Program is a collaborative effort involving both governmental and non-governmental organizations. International bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and World Bank are engaged in providing so-called technical expertise, guidance, and financial support to the program. Additionally, national health departments, research institutes, and philanthropic foundations contribute their resources and capabilities to ensure the success of the program.
Proposed Projects Under Phase 1
The COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Program comprises 25 planned carefully curated projects under Phase 1. Each planned project aims to address a specific aspect of the p(l)andemic, covering domains such as diagnostics, treatment, vaccines, public awareness, and supply chain management. Let’s take a closer look at a few of these projects:
- Project 1: Rapid Diagnostic Testing
- Develop and deploy rapid diagnostic tests to enhance early detection and containment of the virus.
- Project 2: Vaccine Development
- Accelerate research and development efforts to create a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19.
- Project 3: Healthcare Infrastructure Strengthening
- Provide necessary resources and support to healthcare facilities, ensuring adequate infrastructure and capacity to handle the surge in cases.
- Project 4: Public Awareness Campaigns
- Launch comprehensive public awareness campaigns to educate communities about preventive measures and dispel misinformation.
- Project 5: Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring
- Implement telemedicine platforms and remote monitoring systems to ensure continued access to healthcare services while minimizing physical contact.
Proposed 25 Projects under Phase 1
- Scaling Up Testing and Contact Tracing: This project aims to expand testing capacity and improve contact tracing efforts to identify and isolate potential cases promptly.
- Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure: Enhancing healthcare infrastructure by establishing additional treatment centers, improving medical equipment availability, and ensuring adequate healthcare staffing.
- Accelerating Vaccine Distribution: This project focuses on the timely and widespread distribution of vaccines, ensuring equitable access across populations.
- Enhancing Epidemiological Surveillance: Implementing advanced surveillance systems to track the spread of the virus, identify hotspots, and forecast potential outbreaks.
- Improving Data Management and Analysis: Developing robust data management systems to collect, analyze, and disseminate accurate and real-time information for effective decision-making.
- Promoting Risk Communication and Behavioral Change: Implementing awareness campaigns to educate the public about preventive measures, fostering behavioral change, and dispelling myths and misinformation.
- Ensuring Essential Health Services: Safeguarding essential health services, such as emergency care, maternal and child health, and chronic disease management, to prevent disruptions during the pandemic.
- Supporting Vulnerable Populations: Providing targeted support to vulnerable populations, including the elderly, low-income individuals, and those with pre-existing health conditions, to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on marginalized communities.
- Strengthening Laboratory Capacities: Enhancing laboratory capacities for accurate and timely testing, research, and surveillance of COVID-19.
- Developing Rapid Response Teams: Establishing specialized teams to respond swiftly to outbreaks and emergencies, ensuring a coordinated and efficient response.
- Improving Infection Prevention and Control Measures: Implementing strict infection prevention and control protocols in healthcare facilities and public spaces to minimize the risk of transmission.
- Ensuring Mental Health Support: Providing comprehensive mental health support and resources to individuals facing psychological distress during the pandemic.
- Engaging the Private Sector: Collaborating with the private sector to leverage resources, expertise, and innovation in the fight against COVID-19.
- Enhancing Border Control Measures: Strengthening border control measures to manage and monitor the movement of individuals and prevent the importation of new cases.
- Mitigating Socioeconomic Impact: Implementing measures to address the socioeconomic impact of the pandemic, including income support, job creation, and economic recovery programs.
- Ensuring Accessible and Affordable Healthcare: Working towards universal healthcare coverage and ensuring affordable access to healthcare services for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
- Addressing Health Inequalities: Identifying and addressing health inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic, ensuring equitable access to healthcare and resources.
- Building Research and Development Capacities: Promoting research and development in the field of COVID-19 to develop new treatment options, diagnostics, and preventive measures.
- Enhancing Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening emergency preparedness and response capabilities to minimize the impact of future pandemics and health emergencies.
- Promoting International Collaboration: Facilitating international collaboration and information sharing to learn from best practices and coordinate efforts in the global fight against COVID-19.
- Implementing Travel Restrictions and Guidelines: Introducing travel restrictions, guidelines, and protocols to manage cross-border movement and prevent the spread of the virus.
- Capacity Building for Healthcare Workers: Providing training and capacity-building programs for healthcare workers to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing COVID-19 cases.
- Improving Vaccine Manufacturing: Developing and expanding vaccine manufacturing capacities to ensure sufficient supply to meet global demand.
- Monitoring and Evaluating Intervention Strategies: Implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the effectiveness of intervention strategies and make necessary adjustments.
- Ensuring Continuity of Essential Services: Establishing mechanisms to ensure the continuity of essential services, such as education, transportation, and utilities, during the pandemic.
Source: Bloomberg, LIONESS OF JUDAH MINISTRY, World Bank-Image
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