Question : FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS HEALTH PROJECTS



(a) whether a number of health projects are being implemented in the country with the assistance received from the World Health Organisation (WHO), World Bank and other international financial agencies;

(b) if so, the details of such projects, State/UT-wise;

(c) the assistance received for the purpose from these international agencies during each of the last three years and the current year;

(d) whether some health projects are being implemented through NGOs in the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABIAZAD)

(a) to (c): World Health Organization (WHO) does not support programme activities of the State Governments. Available details regarding assistance from international financial agencies is at Annexure. NGOs are involved in capacity building of community groups.