Pakistan Appeal - COVID-19 Response

This project contributes to the joint-donor appeal for Pakistan’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. It supports the Government of Pakistan’s Preparedness and Response Plan to stop the transmission of COVID-19 and respond to the emerging public health needs in the country. Project activities include: (1) strengthening case detection surveillance rapid response teams and case investigations; (2) improving laboratory networks; (3) strengthening case management by implementing infection prevention and control; and (4) addressing socio-economic vulnerabilities in a post-COVID-19 response.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased coordination of the COVID-19 response at the national and provincial level; (2) increased risk communication and community engagement on COVID-19 information; (3) strengthened COVID-19 surveillance and laboratory confirmation; (4) strengthened surveillance at points of entry to Pakistan; (5) increased support for infection prevention and control; (6) improved case management including support to isolation facilities; and (7) increased operational support and logistics.