During the meeting of the finance and health ministers of the G20 countries in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Maurer announced via video conference that the Confederation would participate in the pandemic fund.
This is reported by the Federal Ministry of Finance (FDF) on the short message service Twitter. The group of major economies (G20) launched the fund on the same day in the fight against the Covid 19 pandemic. The funds will be used to strengthen health systems and close budget deficits over a five-year period.
According to the Indonesian government, 20 countries and three charities have pledged $1.4 billion. Germany is participating with 69 million euros, informed circles report. However, the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO) have identified funding gaps over the next five years in the fight against the $10.5 billion pandemic.
criticism of rich countries
However, health experts were critical of the pandemic fund. The promised funds are only a good tenth of the estimated needs. “We’re sailing the ship as we build it,” said Fiona Uellendahl of the World Vision children’s charity. The main lessons from the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic should have been learned before new tools are created.
What was experienced in the fight against Covid-19 must not happen again: “Especially the selfishness of rich countries and the lack of solidarity with countries that do not have the means to adequately vaccinate and care for their entire population”, criticized Uellendahl . (SDA)