Bolivia Project: Strengthening the Public Health System

Global Links’ ongoing program in Bolivia was developed to support the Bolivian government's plan to facilitate healthcare and rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities as well as increase access to high-quality healthcare services in rural communities in the Amazonian, Andean, and Altiplano regions.  


PROJECT DATES
BENEFICIARY POPULATION
2017 - 2019 204,726


 HEALTH FACILITIES IMPACTED
VALUE OF MATERIALS
16 $630,014.00
PARTNERS
  • WHO/PAHO
  • Unidad de Apoyo a la Gestión Social Ministerio de la Presidencia

TARGETED REGIONS

  • Andean
  • Altiplano
  • Amazonian

PRESS

PHOTOS FROM THE FIELD

 COMPONENTS

REGIONAL FOCUS
Strengthen 47 healthcare institutions throughout the Amazonian and Andean regions to support Bolivia's government plan to prioritize access and care for people with disabilities.

 MATERNAL & INFANT HEALTH
Support efforts to reduce the current mortality rate: 30 deaths (per 1,000 live births)

 MOBILITY & DISABILITY
Provide 288 walkers, 300 crutches, 20 wheelchairs, and physical therapy equipment in 2017 to support Bolivia's government plan to prioritize access and care for people with disabilities.