Bishkek, June 24, 2024. /Kabar/. The World Bank will allocate USD 30 million to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic to improve primary health care.
According to the press service of the ministry, a meeting was held between Health Minister Alymkadyr Beishenaliev and the management team of the World Bank.
As part of the implementation of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Quality Improvement Program, funds in the amount of USD 8 million will be allocated in the second quarter of 2024 and before the completion of the program another USD 22 million will be allocated to priority areas of primary health care Kyrgyzstan, the report said.
The sides also discussed the need to sign additional grant funding with a total budget of USD 11.45 million for technical assistance and the acquisition of goods critically needed for health organizations providing primary health care.
Primary Health Care (PHC) Quality Improvement Program Project has been implementing in Kyrgyzstan since 2020. National electronic platforms have been created for collecting and reporting on indicators of the quality of medical care of healthcare organizations and advanced training at the place of work. Laboratory equipment was purchased for more than 53 healthcare organizations. Simulation equipment was purchased for the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training.
The development objective of the PHC Quality Improvement Program Project for Kyrgyz Republic is to contribute to improving the quality of primary health care services in the Kyrgyz Republic. The development of the program started in early 2017 and involved multiple consultations at the national and regional levels. Improved health outcomes and quality of services, reduced inequities in health outcomes and financial protection, and strengthened public health are some of the stated program goals. Four areas focusing on issues related to specific care include public health, primary care, hospital, and ambulance service.
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