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- Nkhata Bay District Hospital Project
Nkhata Bay District Hospital Project
Malawi
Borrower | Malawi |
Financing Type | Public Sector |
Instrument | Project Loan |
Focus Area | Health |
Approved | 19.12.2006 |
Signed | 20.03.2007 |
Status | Completed |
Loan Administrator | OPEC Fund |
Executing Agency | Ministry of Health |
Co-financiers | Government |
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) | 10.70 |
Total Project Cost (US$m) | 12.04 |
This project will construct a new 250-bed hospital to serve the 250,000-strong population of Nkhata Bay district in northern Malawi. The hospital will offer a full range of healthcare, from general and specialized out-patient clinics, to surgery, diagnostic services and a 24-hour emergency unit. Particular emphasis will be placed on the treatment of communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as on maternity and infant care. The project will also provide facilities for in-service training together with on-site accommodation for staff and students.