G20 hosts official launch of Pandemic Fund

Nov 13, 2022

Speakers at the event welcomed the launch of the Pandemic Fund as a key part of the solution to reducing risks from epidemics and...

With Ayushman Bharat & National Digital Health Mission, India is better prepared for next pandemic says World Bank official

Apr 28, 2025

India has made significant efforts to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure after the COVID-19 pandemic, said Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund at...

Pandemic Fund allocates USD 418 million for second round of grants to boost pandemic preparedness in 50 countries

Oct 20, 2024

These grants will provide much-needed investments to strengthen disease surveillance and early warning systems, upgrade laboratories, and build a health workforce.

Contingency fund started post-Kedarnath floods helped hotels during COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 17, 2020

New Delhi [India], July 17 : Contingency Fund created post-Kedarnath flash floods has helped in running the business, said Chairman of Welcomhotel The Savoy...

EPFO extends date for submitting Life Certificate till Feb 28

Nov 28, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 28 : In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the retirement fund body, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday extended...

IMF provides Jamaica with USD 520 mn to combat COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Washington DC [USA], May 16: Jamaica's request for an emergency fund to deal with urgent needs raised by the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved...