World Bank Support to East Asia and Pacific

• The COVID-19 crisis revealed deficiencies in national health systems, but the pandemic was also a catalyst for change.
• The World Bank is supporting post-pandemic health-sector reform and investments. The Bank’s approach will support expanding coverage, improving quality of primary healthcare, and strengthening core public health functions.
• Bank efforts are also focused on preparation for the next pandemic, and improving efficiency of healthcare delivery and expenditures.

COVID-19 was one of the greatest health and economic shocks…