The funds will supplement an ongoing regional technical assistance and strengthen response capacity in Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
The assistance will fund the development of recommendations for improved outbreak investigation and surveillance, including in rural areas, and the strengthening of health systems’ resilience and capacity for epidemic response. It will support the supply of diagnostic and laboratory equipment for rapid testing to help combat the outbreak.
“ADB has a track record of providing rapid and targeted support to our members in emergency situations,”?said ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa. “We stand ready to provide further assistance as required.”
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