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Jamaica: Second HIV/ AIDS Project

Available in: Español

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

 

IBRD Loan: US$ 10 million

TERMS: Maturity = 30 years; Grace = 5 years

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project aims to assist in the implementation of the Government’s National HIV/AIDS Program by a) supporting prevention efforts targeted at high-risk groups and the general population; b) increasing access to treatment, care and support services for infected and affected individuals; and c) strengthening the national HIV/AIDS program management capacity and supporting analysis to identify priorities for building the capacity of the health sector to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and other priority health problems. 

 

For more information, please call Patricia da Camara (202) 473 4019 or email pdacamara@worldbank.org


For more information, please visit the Projects website.

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