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37604-022: GMS: Regional Communicable Diseases Control Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
Project impact: (i) Contained spread of epidemic diseases at local level and (ii) reduced burden of common endemic diseases in CLV countries. Project outcomes: (i) Timely and adequate control of epidemics likely to have a major impact on public health and the economy in the region; (ii) Improved coverage of prevention and care of communicable diseases in vulnerable populations, in particular poor women and children living in border areas; and (iii) Improved know-how, policies, standards, a... Read More
| Country |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 37604-022 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Number |
Grant No. 0026 |
| Approval Date | 21 Nov 2005 |
| Closing Date | 17 Oct 2012 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 6,000 |
| Geographical Location | The Project will target 26 provinces (5 in Cambodia, 6 in Lao PDR, and 15 in Viet Nam). |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Health and social protection / Health Programs |
| Thematic Classification | Gender equity Regional cooperation and integration Social development |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Vincent De Wit
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Southeast Asia Department
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Human and Social Development Division, SERD
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Ministry of Health
Dr. Prasongsidh Boupha
PDS Creation Date
28 Feb 2006
Last PDS Update
24 Apr 2013