Chinese embassy grants 30 million kwacha maternity room at Salima Regional Hospital
Commitment amount
$ 92853.2854627426
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 92853.29
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Chinese Embassy [Government Agency]
Recipient
Malawi
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On September 25, 2013, the foundation stone laying ceremony was held for a 36 bed maternity room granted by the Chinese embassy at the Salima Regional Hospital in Malawi, according to the Chinese Embassy. It is part of the “Prepare Maternal and Child Plan” for Malawi, run by Malawi's government. The project was funded through a 30 million kwacha grant. An article from The Nation reports that the room was completed and handed over on June 19, 2014. This project was encouraged by the Malawi government Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood.
Number of official sources
3
Number of total sources
4
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Malawi [Government Agency]