Signing of Grant Agreement with Timor-Leste:Contributing to the improvement of healthcare system through the development of the only tertiary level hospital in the country

2024.08.21
On August 20, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Dili, the capital city, to provide grant aid for the Project for the Improvement of Guido Valadares National Hospital.
Outlines on the project are provided as below.
Signing ceremony
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Project Title
The Project for the Improvement of Guido Valadares National Hospital
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Country (Target Areas)
Timor-Leste (Dili)
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Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to strengthen the capacity of service delivery and improve the quality of medical services of Guido Valadares National Hospital, the only tertiary level hospital in the country, by constructing the facilities and providing related medical equipment, thereby contributing to the improvement of health system in Timor-Leste.
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Specific Project Details
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Planned
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(a) construction of buildings
(b) procurement and installation of equipment, including medical equipment
(c) consulting services
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Maximum Grant Amount
3,093 million Japanese Yen
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Implementation Period
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Planned
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44 months
The project will be completed when it is put into service (April 2027).
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Executing Agency
Ministry of Health and Guido Valadares National Hospital
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Contribution to SDGs
Goal 3(Good health and well-being)
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