Islamabad, Dec 17: A signing ceremony for the Grant Agreement, Exchange of Notes, and Record of Discussion between the governments of Pakistan and Japan was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The event marked the formalization of the Japanese grant-in-aid project titled “Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Equipment in Flood-affected and Surrounding Areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”
Key Details:
- Grant Amount: $9.91 million
- Project Objective: Strengthen maternal and child healthcare in flood-affected regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on improving diagnostic and treatment systems.
- Provider: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
The project aims to enhance the regional referral system by supplying essential medical equipment to support maternal and child health services, particularly for high-risk pregnant women and newborns in flood-affected areas.
Key Figures:
- Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, signed on behalf of Pakistan, following approval from Federal Minister Ahad Cheema.
- Takano Shuichi, Charge d’Affaires ad Interim of Japan to Pakistan, signed on behalf of Japan.
Statements:
- Dr. Kazim Niaz expressed gratitude towards the Japanese government for the initiative and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to improving healthcare in the flood-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Takano Shuichi assured Japan’s ongoing support and expressed his government’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and ties between the two countries.
This partnership reflects continued Japan’s support for Pakistan’s efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure and ensure better maternal and child health outcomes in vulnerable regions.
