Accra: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved US$125.16 million in financing, including a US$17.16 million grant from the Pandemic Fund, to support Tunisia's efforts in enhancing access to resilient, quality, and responsive health services through the Tunisia Health System Strengthening Project. According to World Bank, this nationwide initiative aims to improve pandemic preparedness and emergency care, modernize primary healthcare services, and strengthen governance and digitalization across the public health system. The project supports Tunisia's National Health Policy (PNS), a government-led reform strategy centered on improving equitable access to care and prioritizing preventive and protective health services. By strengthening the resilience and responsiveness of Tunisia's health system, this project will help ensure that all Tunisians, particularly the most vulnerable, can access timely, quality care, said Alexandre Arrobbio, World Bank Country Manager for Tunisia. It builds on a s olid partnership that delivered impactful results during the COVID-19 crisis - from protective equipment and vaccine rollout to medical oxygen, digital platforms, and upgraded hospitals and labs. Today, efforts are being scaled up to support nationwide health service delivery and readiness for future pandemics, in close collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization.