Support for Health Systems Strengthening in The Bahamas

The general objective of this TC is to support the implementation of the loan operations BH-L1053 and BH-L1055. For BH-L1053, the objective is to support the strengthening of The Bahamas health system to meet the population's health needs. The specific objectives are to: (i) integrate primary and secondary care services that the Department of Public Health (DPH), Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) deliver; (ii) improve access, coverage, and quality of community and ambulatory services through a person and community centered model of care; and (iii) increase the efficiency of health services.
For BH-L1055, the overall objective is to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19, mitigate the indirect impacts of the pandemic on the health status of the population, and strengthen the preparedness of the health system of The Bahamas for future health risks.

Project Detail

Country

Bahamas

Project Number

BH-T1126

Approval Date

Project Status

Preparation

Project Type

Technical Cooperation

Sector

HEALTH

Subsector

HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING

Lending Instrument

Lending Instrument Code

Modality

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Total Cost

USD 300,000.00

Country Counterpart Financing

Original Amount Approved

USD 150,000.00