Asian Development Bank grants loan to boost health services in Laos


MANILA (Xinhua): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a financing package of US$24.9 million to help improve access to quality health services in the border provinces in Laos, the multilateral lender said on Monday.

The project will upgrade the facilities, equipment, and human resources in Champasak, Savannakhet, and Phongsali provincial hospitals and two district hospitals in Phongsali, the ADB said in a press release.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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