As long as the virus continues to spread uncontrollably in any part of the world, no country will be safe. The global pandemic requires a global response, involving stronger multilateral cooperation, increased funding, and laying the foundations for preparedness and resilience.
We praise the World Bank Group (W BG) Management and staff for their hard work in building a rapid emergency health response, and we urge them to persevere in close coordination with COVAX, GAVI, and other Multilateral Development Banks in helping countries purchase and deploy Covid-19 vaccines.