WHAT WE DO

SECTORS AND EXPERTISE

HEALTH

SECTOR

IFC's Work in Health

Our investments and advisory services foster best practices in health care and life sciences, promote the deployment of innovative technologies, and advance quality care. IFC also participates in several public-private partnerships in health care.

At a Glance

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In line with its global strategy for health, nutrition and population, the World Bank Group supports countries’ efforts to achieve universal health coverage through stronger primary health systems and provide quality, affordable health services to everyone — regardless of their ability to pay.

The impact of IFC clients in 2021:

41.8 M
Patients served
284.5 K
Jobs supported

At a Glance

IFC has an active portfolio of $3.5 billion in health care companies in emerging markets. Through these investments, IFC helps private providers meet the soaring demand for health care and supports governments in their goal of reaching Universal Health Coverage by 2030. 

In FY22, our new long-term commitments in health and education totaled about $978 million, including $168 million mobilized from other investors.

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Building Health System Resilience by supporting more local production

 

Fostering health care in emerging economies takes partnership

 

Pandemic failures show path to a stronger healthcare system

 

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