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The project will provide the Government of Pakistan, through the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility, with financing for the procurement of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, and for associated logistics and capacity strengthening activities. The rapid response component under the APVAX will be used to procure COVID-19 vaccines, and to cover international transport and port clearance costs. The project investment component under the APVAX will be used for capacity strengthening. Pakistan has met all APVAX access criteria.
The project will support the implementation of the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) i.e., the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines in Pakistan in 2021in line with the country partnership strategy and Strategy 2030 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ADB - Asian Development Bank - based in Manila, Philippines since 1960.
The Asian Development Bank aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. ADB in partnership with member governments, independent specialists and other financial institutions is focused on delivering projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact.
As a multilateral development finance institution, ADB provides:
Covers healthcare services, public health systems, and activities aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.