The government yesterday signed with the World Bank to improve health systems and the provision of health services and the living standards...
The government yesterday signed with the World Bank to improve health systems and the provision of health services and the living standards of the urban poor in selected urban areas two financing agreements worth $ 200 million.
Additional funding of $ 150 million for the development of the health sector will continue to support the government to reduce the problems of the health sector, he said the multilateral agency said in a statement.
The program will also help to maintain and improve immunization rates; Improving deliveries for pregnant women in public health facilities; the fight against MDR-TB and strengthening health systems.
"These two financing help Bangladesh improve life and living standards of the people," said Zahid Hussain, Acting World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh.
Additional funding for the health sector development program will help to build a healthy nation, especially funds the poor access better health services. "" With nearly half a million new people every year in the city arrive, urban infrastructure, especially housing is under enormous pressure. The Low Income Support Project Community Housing has an innovative approach to solve the housing problems of the urban poor. "
In Bangladesh, about 62 percent of the urban population lives in slums, which is one of the highest percentages of Asia, the statement said.
Project Community Support Low Income Housing developed $ 50 million pilot to improve the living conditions of the urban poor in selected communities, according to the WB approach focuses on the community.
More than 40,000 low-income residents in urban areas have access to housing loans, while 120,000 other people benefit from improved roads and drainage, he said.
"Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty and accelerating economic growth in the past decade," said Kazi Shofiqul Azam, additional secretary of the Department of Economic Relations.
"In order to achieve its vision to reach middle-income in 2021, the country is focusing on priority areas, including the improvement of health systems and the health and living conditions of the urban poor"
The agreements were signed by the Economic Relations Division Azam Hussain and.
The funding for the International Development Association of the World Bank granted a soft loan arm, have over a period of 38 years with a grace period of six years and a service charge of 0.75 percent.
