2024.12.18
On December 17, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the capital city Islamabad, to provide grant aid for the Project for the Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Equipment in Flood-affected and Surrounding Areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Signing ceremony
Outlines on the project are provided as below.
- Project Title
The Project for the Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Equipment in Flood-affected and Surrounding Areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Country (Target Areas)
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to strengthen the diagnostic and treatment systems in the target facilities and improve the regional referral system through the provision of medical equipment which are necessary to provide maternal and child health services such as antenatal and postnatal checkups as well as medical services for high-risk pregnant women and newborns according to the role of each facility, at the primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities which are located in flood-affected and surrounding areas, thereby contributing to improving the quality of healthcare services for mothers and children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Specific Project Details
(a) procurement and installation of equipment
(b) consulting services
- Maximum Grant Amount
1,503 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
57 Months (including detailed design work and procurement)
- Executing Agency
The Health Sector Reform Unit, Health Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
Goal 5 (Gender equality)
Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
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