Netherlands In Unique Healthcare Project In Africa
THE HAGUE, 29/06/06 - The Netherlands is launching health insurance in African countries. Development Cooperation Minister Van Ardenne announced yesterday she is investing 100 million euros in the project.
The money is to provide 230,000 Africans with health insurance in the coming six years. Local insurers and clinics providing the care will be monitored by a Dutch foundation, PharmAccess. This approach, which includes financial control by accountants PriceWaterhouseCoopers, should prevent corruption.
The project is to start in Nigeria, aimed at farmers and female students. Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania are to follow. Among the main goals is allowing people with HIV/AIDS to stay healthy and at work, resulting in economic incentives for local economies. It also aims at a steady income position for doctors and new clinics being set up.
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