WBG: Expand programs for maternal and child health, malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, and strengthening health systems (*)

Yokohama Action Plan: [2]Improve the provision of health services, including through expansion of health infrastructure and facilities.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners: ● Improve the provision of health services, including through expansion of health infrastructure and facilities

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions: WBG: Expand programs for maternal and child health, malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, and strengthening health systems (*)

Related Links: GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: Improvement of 1,000 hospitals and health centers

(*)Specific targets to be identified. WB current funding levels of $ 648 million.

Status: On-going.
(i) Health systems for outcomes programs are under design and implemenation in 14 focus countries. Regional support hubs established in Dakar and Nairobi, in cooperation with other partners.
(ii) Results-based financing of health programs are under implementation in 6 countries.
(iii) Phase 2 of Malaria booster program (2008-11) is underway, with 18 countries implementing booster programs. A $140 million Regional Health Systems Strengthening and TB Control Project is under preparation. FY2009 HIV/AIDS commitments totaled $ 293 million, up from $64 million in FY2008, with an estimated FY2010 pipeline of $76 million.

Status: Health sector data collection and analysis is underway in several African countries as a first step in designing country-based health systems strengthening programs.