IDA - Health

Health: Supporting Systemic Change in a New Global Context

Drawing upon the extra resources made available to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank has doubled its commitment to health programs from US$500 in 2008 to US$1.2 billion in 2009/2010.

Despite increased availability of funding for priority disease areas, boosting funds for the strengthening of health systems remains a critical challenge to delivering improved outcomes, especially for the poorest and most vulnerable.

Learn more about IDA’s work in this area over the last 10 years:
Download: Health [PDF, 8-page brief]

Rebuilding Timor-Leste's Wrecked Health System.

Better Access to Essential Health Services in Bolivia

- Health Sector Reform and Social Protectionin the Kyrgyz Republic.
- Millions Gain Access to Healthcare in Rural Afghanistan.
- A Sector-wide Approach Improves Ghana's Health Outcomes.
- Increasing Health Care Coverage and Quality in Honduras.
- Basic Health Care Expanded to 98% of Population in the Kyrgyz Republic
- Pooled Donor Efforts Yield Health Improvements in Tanzania.

- What is IDA? The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that provides interest-free credits and grants to the world’s poorest countries. Learn more
- Explore the World Bank's Health, Nutrition and Population website.