HEALTH DEV.I

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The project seeks to improve the health status of the country's population in the governates of Lahej, Abyan and Hadramawt through a cost-effective primary health care approach. To achieve this primary objective, the project intends to help: strengthen and improve health services; upgrade the skills of existing paramedical personnel as well as training new categories of outreach volunteer health workers; develop and implement a community health education program; and strengthen the management capacity of the Ministry of Public Health. By increasing the number of trained community midwives and by developing popular awareness of family planning issues, the project also aims to help address the shortage of female paramedicals and encourage development of family planning services. The project includes upgrading and repairs of 139 health units, the construction of 55 health units along with furniture and equipment for these facilities; (ii) health education materials; (iii) training of medical personnel as well as technical and support staff; and (iv) technical assistance.