As part of continued United States' leadership to end the global COVID-19 pandemic, we are announcing today a significant contribution of $580 million to seven multilateral partners to support the critical work they are doing to help end the pandemic, strengthen public health systems, and provide urgent relief. This brings the total of life-saving health and humanitarian assistance provided by the United States Government to more than $19.6 billion. Working with our partners, these funds are delivering shots in arms, lifesaving supplies to hospitals, and support that reaches most vulnerable communities.Multilateral institutions are essential partners in the fight against COVID-19 and ensuring they have the flexibility and resources needed to respond to new waves of COVID-19 is crucial to contain the spread, deliver vital assistance, and protect vulnerable groups worldwide.In line with the priorities and objectives identified by the United Nations Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19, the United States will contribute $280 million to the World Health Organization (WHO); $170 million to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); $75 million to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO); $20 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); $20 million for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); $10 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); and $5 million for UN Women.Taken together, these organizations have global reach and proven track records of delivering humanitarian assistance to meet acute health security needs, strengthen livelihoods, develop institutions, and build medium- and long-term capacity for economic resilience and recovery.
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