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content="Nepal has launched the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal in an event organized in the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Kathmandu.The three-year project aims to strengthen the country's surveillance, laboratory system and human resources for a strong, resilient and sustainable health security system and architecture, with robust tools to face pandemics in the future and reduce its health, social and economic impact.Dignitaries from the Government of Nepal, and implementing entities of Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal, present at the launch event of the project under the Pandemic Fund. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.MaharjanThe Pandemic Fund’s US$ 19 million grant, along with an additional US$ 4 million in co-financing and US$ 2 million in co-investment, will support a partnership between the Government of Nepal and three Implementing Entities (IEs) - FAO, UNICEF and WHO - to strengthen the country’s pandemic prevention, preparedness and response efforts.The SPEED project was launched in the presence of Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the MoHP; Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, Honorable Director-General of the Department of Health Services, MoHP; Dr Samjhana Kumari Kafle, Honorable Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Kamal Raj Shrestha, Honorable Director General of the Ministry of Water Supply; Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund; Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative for Bhutan and Nepal; Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal; Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal; and partners.Nepal was successful in securing the grant amongst 179 applications from 133 countries during the Pandemic Fund’s first call for proposals.With this support, Nepal will be able to make significant measurable progress in the coming years to achieve health security through multisectoral collaboration, including the One Health approach. This involves coordinated action among various ministries such as human, animal, food and environment facilitated by the Government of Nepal. Furthermore, the project design considers ongoing related activities supported by other partner investments, so that project activities are complementary.The launch of the project at the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.MaharjanA technical and high-level coordination committee, established under the GoN, will guide the implementation of SPEED and its core components. All three IEs are supporting elements of all three components.The activity under the Pandemic Fund SPEED project of Nepal is based on the International Health Regulations (IHR) - Joint External Evaluation recommendations (2022) and the Performance of Veterinary Services gap analysis and report (2011, 2008).With more timely detection, notification and response in Nepal, the health, social and economic impact of potential outbreaks/epidemics will be reduced, especially for the most marginalized and vulnerable groups.Dr Roshan Pokhrel (middle), Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, providing his remarks at the launch of the project in Bagmati Province, Nepal. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan"As we navigate the transitional phase of decentralization and consider the implications of the One Health policy, strengthening effective pandemic preparedness is paramount so we can reach the unreached population. It is now imperative that we follow through on our commitments,” said Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund, providing her remarks at the launch.“Approximately 60% of our projects are designed to provide benefits that transcend national borders, highlighting our focus on creating a safer, more resilient, global community. I'm confident that the SPEED project will not only advance Nepal's health security, but also serve as a model for regional cooperation and preparedness,” said Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund.Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal, providing his remarks at the launch. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan“This grant has arrived at an opportune moment for Nepal with its evidence-based interventions, which are tailored to Nepal's specific needs. This is a transformative journey to strengthen Nepal’s health security and equip the country with robust tools to face future pandemics and a testament to the Government of Nepal's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of its citizens and leave no one behind,” said Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal." /><meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/dsc_4261.tmb-1200v.jpg?sfvrsn=d59fcb8e_3" /><style type="text/css" media="all">.embed-responsive { position: relative; display: block; height: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; } .embed-responsive .embed-responsive-item, .embed-responsive iframe, .embed-responsive embed, .embed-responsive object, .embed-responsive video { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } .embed-responsive-21by9 { padding-bottom: 42.85714%; } .embed-responsive-16by9 { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } .embed-responsive-4by3 { padding-bottom: 75%; } .embed-responsive-1by1 { padding-bottom: 100%; }</style><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /><link rel="canonical" href="https://www.who.int/nepal/news/detail/08-05-2024-nepal-launches-strengthening-pandemic-preparedness-for-early-detection-(speed)-project" /><meta name="description" content="Nepal has launched the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal in an event organized in the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Kathmandu.The three-year project aims to strengthen the country's surveillance, laboratory system and human resources for a strong, resilient and sustainable health security system and architecture, with robust tools to face pandemics in the future and reduce its health, social and economic impact.Dignitaries from the Government of Nepal, and implementing entities of Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal, present at the launch event of the project under the Pandemic Fund. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.MaharjanThe Pandemic Fund’s US$ 19 million grant, along with an additional US$ 4 million in co-financing and US$ 2 million in co-investment, will support a partnership between the Government of Nepal and three Implementing Entities (IEs) - FAO, UNICEF and WHO - to strengthen the country’s pandemic prevention, preparedness and response efforts.The SPEED project was launched in the presence of Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the MoHP; Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, Honorable Director-General of the Department of Health Services, MoHP; Dr Samjhana Kumari Kafle, Honorable Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Kamal Raj Shrestha, Honorable Director General of the Ministry of Water Supply; Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund; Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative for Bhutan and Nepal; Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal; Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal; and partners.Nepal was successful in securing the grant amongst 179 applications from 133 countries during the Pandemic Fund’s first call for proposals.With this support, Nepal will be able to make significant measurable progress in the coming years to achieve health security through multisectoral collaboration, including the One Health approach. This involves coordinated action among various ministries such as human, animal, food and environment facilitated by the Government of Nepal. Furthermore, the project design considers ongoing related activities supported by other partner investments, so that project activities are complementary.The launch of the project at the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.MaharjanA technical and high-level coordination committee, established under the GoN, will guide the implementation of SPEED and its core components. All three IEs are supporting elements of all three components.The activity under the Pandemic Fund SPEED project of Nepal is based on the International Health Regulations (IHR) - Joint External Evaluation recommendations (2022) and the Performance of Veterinary Services gap analysis and report (2011, 2008).With more timely detection, notification and response in Nepal, the health, social and economic impact of potential outbreaks/epidemics will be reduced, especially for the most marginalized and vulnerable groups.Dr Roshan Pokhrel (middle), Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, providing his remarks at the launch of the project in Bagmati Province, Nepal. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan"As we navigate the transitional phase of decentralization and consider the implications of the One Health policy, strengthening effective pandemic preparedness is paramount so we can reach the unreached population. It is now imperative that we follow through on our commitments,” said Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund, providing her remarks at the launch.“Approximately 60% of our projects are designed to provide benefits that transcend national borders, highlighting our focus on creating a safer, more resilient, global community. I'm confident that the SPEED project will not only advance Nepal's health security, but also serve as a model for regional cooperation and preparedness,” said Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund.Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal, providing his remarks at the launch. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan“This grant has arrived at an opportune moment for Nepal with its evidence-based interventions, which are tailored to Nepal's specific needs. 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{"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"World Health Organization: WHO","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.who.int/Images/SchemaOrg/schemaOrgLogo.jpg","width":250,"height":60}},"headline":"Nepal launches Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project","description":"<p><em></em>Nepal has launched the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal in an event organized in the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Kathmandu.</p><p>The three-year project aims to strengthen the country's surveillance, laboratory system and human resources for a strong, resilient and sustainable health security system and architecture, with robust tools to face pandemics in the future and reduce its health, social and economic impact.</p><p><img src=\"https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/az8_1872.jpg?sfvrsn=3a8804b4_6\" style=\"display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\" class=\"-align-center\" alt=\"\" sf-size=\"793058\" /></p><p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em></em><em>Dignitaries from the Government of Nepal, and implementing entities of Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal, present at the launch event of the project under the Pandemic Fund. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">The Pandemic Fund’s US$ 19 million grant, along with an additional US$ 4 million in co-financing and US$ 2 million in co-investment, will support a partnership between the Government of Nepal and three Implementing Entities (IEs) - FAO, UNICEF and WHO - to strengthen the country’s pandemic prevention, preparedness and response efforts.</span><br /></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">The SPEED project was launched in the presence of Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the MoHP; Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, Honorable Director-General of the Department of Health Services, MoHP; Dr Samjhana Kumari Kafle, Honorable Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Kamal Raj Shrestha, Honorable Director General of the Ministry of Water Supply; Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund; Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative for Bhutan and Nepal; Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal; Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal; and partners.</span><br /></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">Nepal was successful in securing the grant amongst 179 applications from 133 countries during the Pandemic Fund’s first call for proposals.</span><br /></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">With this support, Nepal will be able to make significant measurable progress in the coming years to achieve health security through multisectoral collaboration, including the One Health approach. This involves coordinated action among various ministries such as human, animal, food and environment facilitated by the Government of Nepal. Furthermore, the project design considers ongoing related activities supported by other partner investments, so that project activities are complementary.</span></p><p><img src=\"https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/az8_1820.jpg?sfvrsn=78c72885_5\" style=\"display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\" class=\"-align-center\" alt=\"\" sf-size=\"833140\" /></p><p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">The launch of the project at the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em><br /></p><p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">A technical and high-level coordination committee, established under the GoN, will guide the implementation of SPEED and its core components. All three IEs are supporting elements of all three components.</span><br /></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">The activity under the Pandemic Fund SPEED project of Nepal is based on the International Health Regulations (IHR) - Joint External Evaluation recommendations (2022) and the Performance of Veterinary Services gap analysis and report (2011, 2008).</span><br /></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">With more timely detection, notification and response in Nepal, the health, social and economic impact of potential outbreaks/epidemics will be reduced, especially for the most marginalized and vulnerable groups.</span></p><p><img src=\"https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/dsc_4261.jpg?sfvrsn=d59fcb8e_11\" style=\"display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\" class=\"-align-center\" alt=\"Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, providing his remarks at the launch of Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Bagmati Province, Nepal\" sf-size=\"249418\" /></p><p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em>Dr Roshan Pokhrel (middle), <span style=\"background-color:initial;color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, providing his remarks at the launch of the project in Bagmati Province, Nepal</span>. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;color:#3c4245;font-family:'Noto Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\">\"As we navigate the transitional phase of decentralization and consider the implications of the One Health policy, strengthening effective pandemic preparedness is paramount so we can reach the unreached population. It is now imperative that we follow through on our commitments,” said Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.</span><br /></p><p align=\"center\"><img src=\"https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/picture1.png?sfvrsn=83f2a09a_4\" style=\"display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\" class=\"-align-center\" alt=\"\" sf-size=\"999917\" /></p><p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em>Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund, providing her remarks at the launch.</em></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\">“Approximately 60% of our projects are designed to provide benefits that transcend national borders, highlighting our focus on creating a safer, more resilient, global community. I'm confident that the SPEED project will not only advance Nepal's health security, but also serve as a model for regional cooperation and preparedness,” said Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund.</span></p><p><img src=\"https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/dsc_4218.jpg?sfvrsn=3b790ea3_6\" style=\"display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\" class=\"-align-center\" alt=\"\" sf-size=\"623039\" /></p><p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><em>Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal, providing his remarks at the launch. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em></p><p>“This grant has arrived at an opportune moment for Nepal with its evidence-based interventions, which are tailored to Nepal's specific needs. This is a transformative journey to strengthen Nepal’s health security and equip the country with robust tools to face future pandemics and a testament to the Government of Nepal's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of its citizens and leave no one behind,” said Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal.<br /></p>","datePublished":"2024-05-08T08:15:00.0000000+00:00","image":"https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/az8_1872.jpg?sfvrsn=3a8804b4_6","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"World Health Organization: WHO","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.who.int/Images/SchemaOrg/schemaOrgLogo.jpg","width":250,"height":60}},"dateModified":"2024-05-08T08:15:00.0000000+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":"https://www.who.int/nepal/news/detail/08-05-2024-nepal-launches-strengthening-pandemic-preparedness-for-early-detection-(speed)-project","@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle"}; </script> </div> <div id="PageContent_T0643CD2A004_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-4 col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Toolbox"> <div class="social-share--add-this share"> <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"> </div> </div>  <div class="language-selector language-selector-page"> <div class="sf-lang-selector list-inline"> <span></span> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <div class="row sf-detail-content" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_T0643CD2A003_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-8" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Body"> <article class="sf-detail-body-wrapper" > <div ><p><em></em>Nepal has launched the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal in an event organized in the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Kathmandu.</p><p>The three-year project aims to strengthen the country's surveillance, laboratory system and human resources for a strong, resilient and sustainable health security system and architecture, with robust tools to face pandemics in the future and reduce its health, social and economic impact.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/az8_1872.jpg?sfvrsn=3a8804b4_6" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" alt="" sf-size="793058" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><em></em><em>Dignitaries from the Government of Nepal, and implementing entities of Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Nepal, present at the launch event of the project under the Pandemic Fund. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">The Pandemic Fund’s US$ 19 million grant, along with an additional US$ 4 million in co-financing and US$ 2 million in co-investment, will support a partnership between the Government of Nepal and three Implementing Entities (IEs) - FAO, UNICEF and WHO - to strengthen the country’s pandemic prevention, preparedness and response efforts.</span><br /></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">The SPEED project was launched in the presence of Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the MoHP; Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, Honorable Director-General of the Department of Health Services, MoHP; Dr Samjhana Kumari Kafle, Honorable Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Kamal Raj Shrestha, Honorable Director General of the Ministry of Water Supply; Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund; Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative for Bhutan and Nepal; Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal; Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal; and partners.</span><br /></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Nepal was successful in securing the grant amongst 179 applications from 133 countries during the Pandemic Fund’s first call for proposals.</span><br /></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">With this support, Nepal will be able to make significant measurable progress in the coming years to achieve health security through multisectoral collaboration, including the One Health approach. This involves coordinated action among various ministries such as human, animal, food and environment facilitated by the Government of Nepal. Furthermore, the project design considers ongoing related activities supported by other partner investments, so that project activities are complementary.</span></p><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/az8_1820.jpg?sfvrsn=78c72885_5" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" alt="" sf-size="833140" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><em style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">The launch of the project at the premises of the Ministry of Health and Population, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em><br /></p><p align="center" style="text-align:left;"><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">A technical and high-level coordination committee, established under the GoN, will guide the implementation of SPEED and its core components. All three IEs are supporting elements of all three components.</span><br /></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">The activity under the Pandemic Fund SPEED project of Nepal is based on the International Health Regulations (IHR) - Joint External Evaluation recommendations (2022) and the Performance of Veterinary Services gap analysis and report (2011, 2008).</span><br /></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">With more timely detection, notification and response in Nepal, the health, social and economic impact of potential outbreaks/epidemics will be reduced, especially for the most marginalized and vulnerable groups.</span></p><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/dsc_4261.jpg?sfvrsn=d59fcb8e_11" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" alt="Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, providing his remarks at the launch of Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection (SPEED) project in Bagmati Province, Nepal" sf-size="249418" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><em>Dr Roshan Pokhrel (middle), <span style="background-color:initial;color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, providing his remarks at the launch of the project in Bagmati Province, Nepal</span>. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;color:#3c4245;font-family:'Noto Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">"As we navigate the transitional phase of decentralization and consider the implications of the One Health policy, strengthening effective pandemic preparedness is paramount so we can reach the unreached population. It is now imperative that we follow through on our commitments,” said Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.</span><br /></p><p align="center"><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/picture1.png?sfvrsn=83f2a09a_4" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" alt="" sf-size="999917" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><em>Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund, providing her remarks at the launch.</em></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">“Approximately 60% of our projects are designed to provide benefits that transcend national borders, highlighting our focus on creating a safer, more resilient, global community. I'm confident that the SPEED project will not only advance Nepal's health security, but also serve as a model for regional cooperation and preparedness,” said Dr Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund.</span></p><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/nepal/health-topics_nepal/emergencies_nepal/the-pandemic-fund_nepal/dsc_4218.jpg?sfvrsn=3b790ea3_6" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" alt="" sf-size="623039" /></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><em>Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal, providing his remarks at the launch. Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.Maharjan</em></p><p>“This grant has arrived at an opportune moment for Nepal with its evidence-based interventions, which are tailored to Nepal's specific needs. 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