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On September 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Royal Government of Bhutan in Thimphu, to provide grant aid of up to 2.994 billion yen for the Project for the Construction of Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases.

The objective of the project is to realize the proper diagnosis and treatment of serious infectious diseases, prevent the spread of infection effectively, and develop human resources with knowledge of infectious disease control. It will do so through the construction of a state-of-the-art “Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases” (RCID) and the provision of medical equipment in Thimphu, thereby contributing to the strengthening of infectious disease control in Bhutan. This project will also contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 3 (Good health and well-being).

Details for the project are provided below.

[Basic project information]

Country	Kingdom of Bhutan
Project title	The Project for the Construction of Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases
Planned implementation period	48 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period ①Construction of the facility is expected to be completed in 36 months. ②The maintenance contract for medical equipment will last for 1 year after delivery of the equipment.
Executing agency	Ministry of Health
Target region, facilities	Thimphu
Specific project details (provisional)	①Facility construction/equipment procurement 【Facility construction】 Wards, outpatient department, diagnosis department, training department, administration department 【Equipment procurement】 Equipment required for infectious disease diagnosis and treatment ②Consulting services Detailed design work, bidding assistance, construction/procurement supervision, technical assistance for operation and maintenance of the facility and medical equipment to prevent healthcare-acquired infection (as guidance in managing the facilities)