March 6 (SeeNews) - The World Bank said it has approved a $40 million (36.7 million euro) loan to Moldova, aimed at enhancing the country's healthcare services under the Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project (MIRSP).
This loan seeks to overhaul health services, safeguard human capital, and introduce global best practices in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the World Bank said in a press release on Tuesday.
Moldova struggles with one of the highest age-standardised premature mortality rates due to NCDs, particularly cardiovascular diseases, which accounted for 37% of deaths before the age of 70 in 2019.
About 1.6 million Moldovans would potentially benefit from the rehabilitation services, as the project aims to ensure access to essential medications, promote healthier lifestyles, and provide emergency care and rehabilitation following events like strokes.
Since the beginning of their partnership in 1992, the World Bank has allocated more than $2.1 billion to Moldova across various sectors.
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