Amid rising global cases of COVID-19 and mpox, the South Korean government has vowed to contribute an additional $18m to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to strengthen the global health system, as CEPI board members visited the country to discuss international cooperation to control the spread of infectious diseases.
Korea Vows Additional Support To CEPI For Future Pandemic Response
Growing Concerns Over Rising COVID-19, Mpox Cases
South Korea is set to provide an additional $18m in support to CEPI amid heighted global worries over mpox. The coalition's CEO and Korea's foreign minister met to discuss strengthened collaboration to prevent and respond to any future pandemics.
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