As part of its commitment to the global initiative to build stronger primary health care and health systems resilience, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) announced today an important grant allocation of US$ 10 million to WHO to implement the Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP).

This significant contribution, signed on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, on November 12th, 2024, marks a crucial step towards operationalizing our commitment to climate and health in low- and middle-income countries.

The HIIP represents a groundbreaking collaboration among Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), WHO, and countries in need of robust health and climate solutions. This initiative focuses on the investment in essential, climate and crisis-resilient primary health care services and systems. It aims to reinforce the health system, especially in low- and middle-income countries and in underserved communities, ultimately aiming to foster resilience against emerging health threats and climate challenges.