The World Bank is planning to provide Solomon Islands with $US130 million in funding for projects and assistance - the bank's biggest assistance ever to the country.
Support will focus on continued prevention and control of coronavirus
together with longer term support for the health sector
HONIARA, February 1, 2021 – The World Bank has approved a US$5 million emergency project for Solomon Islands to support the country’s COVID-19 preparedness and response while also strengthening critical health systems. The nation-wide project will provide immediate assistance that is designed to complement activities supported by other development partners.
The project will support prevention, preparedness, and emergency response activities for COVID-19 in Solomon Islands, including providing personal protective equipment and supplies to front line health workers; enhancing case detection and contact tracing; strengthening quarantine facilities in areas bordering Papua New Guinea and isolation units in the provinces; mobilizing health care workers (including laboratory technicians); and supporting operating expenses for the response.