World bank OKs $70 million in COVID-19 financing for El Salvador, Honduras

The World Bank has approved additional financing of $50 million for El Salvador and $20 million for Honduras to purchase and distribute COVID-19 vaccines and strengthen their health care systems.

"This financial support will enable affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for El Salvador and Honduras and will play a critical role in strengthening the countries' capacity to deliver quality health services for their citizens," said Michel Kerf, World Bank director for Central America and the Dominican Republic, said.