NI/HEALTH SECTOR PR

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The objective of the project is to enhance Nicaragua's health status by supporting the implementation of the government's new strategy for the health sector. In particular, the project aims to: (a) improve the institutional capacity and management systems of the Ministry of Health (MOH); (b) increase the quality of service delivery; and (c) strengthen the financing of the sector by increasing cost recovery at the secondary level. The project has six components: (a) institutional strengthening of MOH which will provide technical assistance; (b) primary health care which emphasizes preventive care and parallel programs, including family planning; (c) pharmaceutical supply and distribution system to improve the supply and distribution of essential drugs and pharmaceutical supplies; (d) rehabilitation and maintenance of hospitals; (e) technical assistance to the Nicaraguan Social Security Institute; and (f) project administration.