The World Bank has announced a significant allocation of $11.4 mn to enhance the quality of medical care in Kyrgyzstan. This substantial grant, as reported by Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, will be provided to the country free of charge.
The funds are earmarked for several key areas within the healthcare sector. These include the procurement of laboratory equipment such as haematological and biochemical analyzers, and equipment for processing medical waste like autoclaves and shredders. The grant will also cover the cost of simulation equipment for the medical institute of retraining and advanced training, bags for family doctors, and transport for medical waste disposal.
In addition to physical resources, the grant will facilitate the development of software and IT systems. These systems will include an electronic medical record system, an automated medical waste accounting system, and a training management system.
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Bekeshev noted, “As usual, consultants will eat some of the funds, but it will not do without training, conferences and coffee breaks. Under the agreement, we are obliged to periodically report to donors, conduct an audit, support the implementation of the project, and prevent theft and corruption in the implementation of the agreement.”
He further added that he intends to support the grant agreement when it is considered by the budget committee, stating, "because this ‘grant rain’ is necessary for the Ministry of Health."
In a lighter vein, Bekeshev concluded, "Who doesn’t like freeloading?"
This grant is part of the World Bank’s broader efforts to support countries in their fight against COVID-19 and to prepare for future pandemics. In 2021, the World Bank allocated $20 mn to help Kyrgyzstan purchase additional vaccines against the coronavirus and to support the roll-out of vaccines to priority groups. This new grant will further strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare system and improve the quality of primary healthcare.
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