Kyrgyzstan to raise $15 million to improve the quality of primary healthcare

Kyrgyzstan plans to raise $15 million in additional funding to develop primary healthcare. Of this amount, $10 million will be a loan from the International Development Association (IDA), and a further $5 million will be a grant from the Multilateral Donor Trust Fund (MDTF).

Negotiations on the second tranche of additional funding for the project to improve the quality of primary healthcare took place today, 5 November, in Bishkek.

The parties discussed the draft financing agreement and the terms and conditions for the provision of funds. Following the meeting, a corresponding protocol was signed.

The Kyrgyz delegation was led by Nurbek Bukuev, Deputy Minister of Health.

Representatives of relevant government bodies also took part in the negotiations.
The funds are intended to be used to further improve the quality of primary healthcare in the country.