FAO and the Pandemic Fund
The Pandemic Fund is a first-of-its-kind multilateral financing mechanism dedicated exclusively to strengthening critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capacities of low- and middle-income countries through investments at the national, regional, and global levels. The Fund provides a dedicated stream of additional, long-term financing for investments in areas such as infectious diseases surveillance, laboratories and diagnostics, and health workforce strengthening.
As of November 2025, the Pandemic Fund’s portfolio stands at nearly USD 7 billion spanning 75 countries across six geographic regions. This includes US$885 million in grants awarded to a to a total of 47 projects through its first two funding rounds, which has catalyzed over USD 6 billion in additional domestic and international resources for countries and regions. These projects are country-driven, aligned with national and regional priorities. They take a disease-agnostic approach and promote collaboration across sectors, borders, and partners – including civil society – through a One Health approach.
FAO is now co-implementing 49 projects in 95 countries, supported by over USD 307 million. These projects continue to focus on pandemic preparedness but also enhance countries’ abilities to address endemic zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats.
FAO and the Pandemic Fund highlights
January - March 2026
Projects
Pandemic Fund projects
FAO is co-leading the implementation of 49 Pandemic Fund projects aimed to boost local and global health security.
Highlights
FAO strengthens operational capacity to accelerate Pandemic Fund project delivery in Africa
28/07/2026
Through its technical expertise and extensive field presence, and major global financing mechanisms, particularly the Pandemic Fund, FAO supports Member...
Highlights
Health professionals in Paraguay strengthen their capacities to respond to diseases through the One Health approach
13/07/2026
The Zoonoses Week 2026 Symposium provided a platform for exchange, learning and awareness-raising on zoonotic diseases, which continue to pose a constant...
Projects
FAO South Africa takes a critical step towards pandemic resilience through a One Health approach
12/06/2026
The launch of FAO's component under the Pandemic Fund marks the beginning of a coordinated drive to strengthen South Africa's animal health, surveillance,...
Highlights
Watching the wild: How Bhutan is building the next line of defence against pandemics
11/06/2026
Bhutan, where livestock graze near national parks and forest officials work alongside tigers and elephants, new zoonotic diseases are not an abstract...
Projects
Statement from the Voting Members of the Governing Board on the Pandemic Fund’s accelerated support for the ebola emergency
01/06/2026
Up to USD 220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing will provide rapid and flexible support to fill critical gaps in response to the ongoing...
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Highlights
Enhancing animal health services in Burkina Faso
24/04/2026
Through its catalytic support, the Pandemic Fund is helping Burkina Faso shift from reactive crisis management to proactive, resilient prevention.
Highlights
New field vehicles to boost frontline disease surveillance in the Greater Virunga Landscape
10/04/2026
With improved mobility, field teams will now be better equipped to reach remote and high-risk areas, strengthen cross-border coordination, and accelerate...
Samoa officially launches One Health Pandemic Preparedness and Response project
17/02/2026
The Government of Samoa, with partners including the World Bank, FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially launched the One Health Pandemic...