World Bank bolsters Georgia’s vaccination rollout with $34.5 mln

The World Bank has approved $34.5 million in additional financing today to support Georgia’s efforts to provide affordable and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, and ensure effective vaccine deployment in the country by strengthening the vaccination system, announces the World Bank.

The additional financing will help with the acquisition and deployment of Covid-19 vaccines, including syringes and other supplies, vaccine logistics and distribution, planning and management, vaccine-related communication and outreach, training, and overall health system strengthening. 

Through this support, the World Bank will contribute to the Georgian government’s plan to vaccinate 60% of the adult population by the end of 2021. 

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The pandemic has placed a great burden on the country’s economy, its people and firms first and foremost, and a strong vaccination plan is crucial for a fast and resilient recovery in Georgia, and most importantly, for saving lives", said Sebastian Molineus, World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus. 

This financing is part of the $80 million Georgia Emergency Covid-19 Response Project, approved in March 2020 with the purpose of helping the country address and mitigate the health and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.