Government of Japan donation will improve child health across Sudan

14.08.08 - 18:55 ... source : Unicef

... US$5.8 million grant to UNICEF will strengthen efforts to tackle preventable diseases KHARTOUM, 14 August 2007 - Child health in Sudan will receive a critical boost this year as the Government of Japan continues its support to tackling infectious diseases in the country through a contribution of US$5.8 million (¥618 million or SDG 12.1 million) to UNICEF. The funds will be used to provide an essential package of primary health care services, benefiting some 5.5 million people, including: • Provision of life-saving vaccines and immunization equipment.• The supply of 150,000 Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets and medical treatments against malaria.• The provision of drug kits for primary health care centres.• The provision of oral rehydration salts and medicines to treat children affected by water-borne diseases.• Surveys and surveillance systems for neo-natal tetanus.• Support for training of health worker ...» Next (HTML)