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Liberia : World Bank signs US$16M deal with Liberia for health industry
Publish Date : 28-Mar-2017
Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Boima S. Kamara, has lauded the World Bank for its continuous support to Liberias recovery program including the healthcare industry.
According to a Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Minister Kamara made the remark on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the signing ceremony for US$16 million World Bank sanctioned Global Financing Facility (GFF) for Liberia Health System Strengthen Project.
The project is desinged to enhance the quality of primary and secondary health care services, with focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health.
The minister said, "On behalf of the President, Her Excellency, I just want to say thanks to the World Bank again for another demonstration of your support to our country; not only trying to build on a better micro-economy, but also the fabrics around which the economy functions, especially in the healthcare sector."
He noted that what goes towards the health system strengthening, particulary in the areas of maternal mortality and neo-natal deaths is commendable.
He added, "We believe such an agreement at this point in time will make us more resilient and go to addressing what has been this perennial issue, especially for those in the rural parts of the country, because access to good healthcare must be for all, not for only the privileged people."
