Pakistan has decided to contact the #WorldBank (WB) for Covid-19 vaccine funding.

According to the people familiar with the matter, Pakistan will seek $153 million from the WB for advance purchases of the Covid-19 vaccines. The request will be formally made by the Economic Coordination Division, said sources.

In this context, the health ministry has penned a letter to the Economic Coordination Division, advising it to seek funds from the WB for advance purchases of the coronavirus vaccines.

The funds will be requested under Credit Funding Act 6590