The Government of Japan has provided 1.503 billion Japanese Yen (¥) for the project for the recovery of maternal and child health equipment in flood-affected and surrounding areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 2.831 billion Japanese Yen for the project of flood management enhancement in the Indus basin.
The Government of Japan decided to provide grant of ¥1.503 billion (approx. USD 9.91 million) for the project of recovery of maternal and child health equipment in flood-affected and surrounding areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and ¥2.831 billion (approx. USD 18.67 million) for The Project for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus basin under grant in aid assistance, said a press release issued here on Tuesday.
The agreement was signed and exchanged between Mr. TAKANO Shuichi, Charge d’ Affairs ad interim of Japan and Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Tuuesday. On the same occasion, the grant agreements of both the projects were signed and exchanged between Mr. Naoaki Miyata, Chief Representative of JICA Pakistan Office and Mr. Muhammad Yahya Akhunzada, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Under the health grant aid, the project will procure and install essential medical equipment in 21 health facilities of Hazara Division to enhance maternal and child health (MCH) services by reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates in KP province, particularly in Hazara division.
By 2029, the project’s expected outcomes include increased institutional deliveries, caesarean sections, and ultrasound examinations that will significantly contribute to the reduction in maternal deaths and improving health outcomes. These improvements will enhance care quality, increase patient trust in the healthcare system, and ensure equitable access to high-quality health services for all in Hazara. Through targeted interventions and alignment with local and national health priorities, the project is set to make a substantial impact on health outcomes in KP province particularly in Hazara Division.
Under Disaster Management, the project will install 45 hydrological and hydraulic observation network in KP and Punjab and rehabilitate the river structures in KP.
