[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Board today approved a Health Security Program for Western and Central Africa in a move to boost health security in the sub-region. During its first phase, the $500 million IDA* financed multiphase operation will involve Cabo Verde, Guinea, Liberia, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to increase collaboration and improve health system capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies in the region. The Program will also leverage financing from other