The social development bank for Europe

Emergency health measures to address COVID-19 pandemic in Greece

  • Approval date

    12 May 2020

  • Borrower

    Government

  • Country

    Greece

  • Loan size

    € 200 000 000

  • Line of action

    Inclusive growth

  • Status

    Completed

Support to the Greek Government in its effort to provide adequate medical assistance to those affected by COVID-19 and rapidly address the health emergency situation caused by the virus outbreak in the country.

This €200 million Public sector Financing Facility will part-finance medical and pharmaceutical supplies, specialised equipment, the provision of care services as well as additional medical and auxiliary staff. Final beneficiaries will be the inhabitants of Greece, in particular persons infected by COVID-19, including the elderly, migrants and refugees, as well medical staff exposed to the virus.

Greece: CEB supports health sector with €200 million amid COVID-19 crisis

Press release 13 May 2020