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 32 projects in 44 countries, supported by over USD 165 million. These projects continue to focus on pandemic preparedness but also enhance countries’ abilities to address endemic zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats.
Pandemic Fund highlights
July-September 2025
Projects
Pandemic Fund projects
FAO is co-leading the implementation of 32 Pandemic Fund projects worth over USD 165 million aimed to boost local and global health security.
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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.
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Small islands, big risks: Why Pacific SIDS need a One Health approach to strengthen pandemic prevention
13/04/2026
In Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where land, sea, and communities are tightly interwoven, a health threat in one sector quickly becomes...
FAO welcomes Pandemic Fund new investment to strengthen national and regional pandemic prevention, preparedness and resilience
20/02/2026
The Pandemic Fund Governing Board has approved USD 499.6 million in new grants to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response capacities...
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The value of investing in One Health to transform the dairy sector in Kenya and Senegal
22/12/2025
Growing momentum around the One Health approach is reshaping how countries plan and finance agrifood system transformation. As governments confront...
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One Health in 2025: Achievements, turning points and the road ahead
11/12/2025
2025 was a pivotal year for One Health – with stronger political alignment, more investment instruments, and deeper recognition of the risks posed by...
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One Health in action: Togo strengthens monitoring of emerging diseases through wildlife surveillance
03/11/2025
With around 75 percent of emerging infectious diseases in humans originating from animals, wildlife surveillance has become a critical pillar of global...
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Rwanda launches construction of National Veterinary Reference Laboratory, boosting National health security
18/11/2025
Rwanda has launched construction of its National Veterinary Reference Laboratory (NVL), a major milestone that will significantly strengthen the...
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FAO advances regional pandemic preparedness through national One Health courses in India and Sri Lanka
20/11/2025
FAO has completed two national rollouts of the introduction to One Health course in India and Sri Lanka, a four-week, tutor-supported programme tailored...