| Project Detail |
The purpose of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project in the Republic of Congo is to prevent, detect, and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and strengthen the national system for public health preparedness. This project has three components. Component one will provide immediate support to prevent new COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases from arriving, limiting local transmission through containment strategies, and strengthening the health care system. There are three subcomponents: (i) Early Case Detection, Laboratory Confirmation, Contact Tracing, Recording, Reporting; (ii) Health System Strengthening, and; (iii) Supporting national and sub-national prevention and preparedness. Component two will consist of a communication campaign, community engagement and behavior change initiatives. Component three will use existing coordination structures working to support Bank-financed operations for coordination of project activities, as well as fiduciary tasks of procurement and financial management. |
