Skip to main content

It's time for bold action on cash and voucher assistance - learn more

We are sorry but the page you are looking for is not available in the language you have selected, please go to the corresponding homepage
  1. Home
  2. Library
Guidelines and Tools

Guidance Note on The Role of Cash and Voucher Assistance to Reduce Financial Barriers in the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, in Countries Targeted by the Global Humanitarian Response Plan COVID-19

April 2020 — By World Health Organization, The Global Health Cluster

The reality is that often people still have direct and indirect healthcare expenditures. This paper will explore different options to address these, and where to consider CVA options. The paper will also give general guidance to other sectors on how to apply epidemic mitigation measures while maintaining critical functions, to ensure access to essential goods and services, and the potential role that role multi-purpose cash assistance (MPC) can have.