The World Bank said on Monday that the project will help improve the quality of care and increase the use of primary medical care institutions, which provide essential health services to local communities, Xinhua news agency reported.
According to the statement, capacity challenges and the absence of formal referral mechanisms have led to underutilization of primary health facilities and overcrowding in tertiary care facilities in Sri Lanka.
A previous World Bank-supported project had already augmented 550 primary health care institutions with essential equipment, medicines, health workers and basic laboratory testing facilities.
It said the new project will enhance efforts to cover 100 percent of primary medical care institutions in all districts of Sri Lanka, expanding to more than 1,000 facilities with a more comprehensive service package and improved quality of care.
According to the statement, capacity challenges and the absence of formal referral mechanisms have led to underutilization of primary health facilities and overcrowding in tertiary care facilities in Sri Lanka.
A previous World Bank-supported project had already augmented 550 primary health care institutions with essential equipment, medicines, health workers and basic laboratory testing facilities.
It said the new project will enhance efforts to cover 100 percent of primary medical care institutions in all districts of Sri Lanka, expanding to more than 1,000 facilities with a more comprehensive service package and improved quality of care.
