Asian Development Bank approves funding to strengthen healthcare in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
approved $7.5 million to improve healthcare services in Pakistan’s Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa province, located in the country’s northwest, according to
Pakistani state media reports on Thursday.
The funding will be used for a major
project aimed at revamping Non-Teaching District Headquarters hospitals across
the province. The initiative will enhance service delivery and modernize
medical equipment at secondary healthcare facilities.
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Development Bank (ADB) reaffirms commitment to Pakistan
Since 1966, the ADB has committed
more than $52 billion to Pakistan, one of its founding members, through a mix
of public and private sector loans, grants, and other financial support to
promote inclusive economic growth.
On December 14, Pakistan also signed
a $330 million loan agreement with the ADB for the Integrated Social Protection
Development Program’s additional financing.
Source: Arab News