Integrated Health Services Development

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The objectives of the Integrated Health Services Development Project, within the framework of the government's National Health Development Plan, are to: 1) expand access to health services and improve their utilization; 2) make health services available on a sustainable basis; and 3) improve the ability of the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) to analyze health problems, and to formulate, monitor and evaluate policies, strategies and programs. The project components are as follows: 1) the minimum package of health services (PMA); 2) reproductive health; 3) health planning and management; and 4) information and health. The first two components - service delivery - include the following: (a) investment and start-up costs for PMA introduction in about 14 districts, including nutrition, pharmaceuticals, training, reproductive health, and information, education and communication services; and (b) an accelerated program of reproductive health services, including family planning and sexually transmitted diseases. The last two components - institutional strengthening activities - cover the following areas: (a) organization development of the MSP; 2) information systems, including epidemiological surveillance and continuous monitoring and feedback of user perspectives on services; 3) training of prescribers in use of generic drugs and strengthening of quality control laboratory services; 4) health care financing; 5) financial management; and 6) review of training programs and strengthening of personnel management.

FY17 - Health,FY17 - Public Administration

World Bank Group

Project

Government, Education