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IFC has an active portfolio of $2 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. 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.

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The impact of IFC clients in Health and Education in 2019:

  • 55.3 MILLIONPATIENTS CARED FOR
  • 314.8ThousandJOBS SUPPORTED
  • 185ThousandJOBS FOR WOMEN SUPPORTED

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