—In-the-News—
50-million dollar contract signed in Health sector
Written by Robert J. Clarke, Jr.
Wednesday, 08 July 2009
STAR RADIO
USAID and government through the Health Ministry have signed over 50 million US Dollars contracts to cater to the country’s healthcare delivery system.
USAID is the United States Agency for International Development.
The contracts are under USAID’s Rebuilding Basic Health Services program.
USAID Mission Director Pamela White who signed for her agency said the contract would initially cover a five-year period.
Madam White told Star Radio the five year program would seek to improve operations and ensure delivery of the ministry’s basic package for health.
It would be implemented in some one hundred fourteen clinics in seven counties.
The counties include Bomi, Bong, Grand Cape Mount, Lofa, Montserrado, Nimba, and River Gee.
The USAID Boss said the initiative represents a critical new step in the reconstruction of the health system of Liberia that would benefit over one million people.
Deputy Health Minister Bernice Dahn who signed for government thanked USAID for the initiative.
