COVID-19 Emergency Response Project

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The proposed support from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) will complement previous ADB support amounting to $1.5 billion for supporting 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package'' and ongoing regional technical assistance addressing the outbreak of COVID-19 amounting to $3 million of which $500,000 was used to procure the initial batch of 10 thermal scanners and additional funds would be used for consultancy services in strengthening capacity at the central and state level. The proposed activities to be supported under APDRF to strengthen POEs would be distinct and yet complement the support already extended. The proposed activities are aligned with WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19. The Government of India's response to COVID-19 has been pre-emptive, pro-active, and graded with high-level political commitment. It is primarily guided by MOHFW's COVID-19 Containment Strategy, the National Disaster Management Plan 2019, and MOHFW preliminary stakeholder engagement plan, in close coordination with the 11 empowered task forces.