The objective of the project, which is directed to the most vulnerable populations, is to improve the access to health care of good quality under the Model of Family and Community Health (MOSAFC) which will improve the state of health and reduce inequality.

Component 1: Extension of the coverage of primary level health services
Component 2: Enabling social agreements
Component 3: Administration, auditing, and evaluation

The estimated total cost of the project is US$ 12.5 million.

UPDATE:

23 May 2011

This operation was approved by the Board in 11 May 2011.

17 May 2011

According to the News Release, the project will aim to mitigate maternal and neonatal mortality by addressing inequalities in access to health services. This includes the vaccination of 97,000 children and the training of 2,000 MINSA personnel to improve the quality of child and maternal care and data collection. The program will also promote family planning and sexual and reproductive health to reduce the high rates of teenage pregnancy.

19 April 2011

The estimated total cost of the project is now US$ 64.905 million. IDB is expected to finance US$ 20 million through an Investment Loan.

8 December 2010

The estimated total cost of the project is now US$ 20 million. IDB is expected to finance the entire amount through an Investment Loan.

23 August 2010

The estimated total cost of the project is US$ 18 million. IDB is expected to finance the entire amount through an Investment Loan.