IMF Considers Pandemic Preparedness Reforms in Democratic Republic of Congo
The International Monetary Fund is considering whether to include pandemic preparedness reforms in its financing program for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The proposal comes as a worsening Ebola epidemic exposes weaknesses in the country’s funding and response systems for health emergencies, according to Bloomberg.
The International Monetary Fund is considering making pandemic preparedness reforms part of its financing program for the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Bloomberg.
The discussion comes as a worsening Ebola epidemic exposes weaknesses in how the country funds and responds to health emergencies.
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