Kiribati Health Systems Strengthening Project

About this project

The proposed project will improve equitable access and quality of health services in Kiribati, based on identified gaps and targeted areas that support MHMS to implement the NHSP. The project comprises four components: (1) improving equitable access and quality of health services on the outer islands; (2) strengthening quality and range of services provided through hospitals; (c) project management and health information system enhancement; and (d) a contingent emergency response component (CERC). Project activities and the financing of goods and services will take into consideration existing and planned investments by other development partners. All health infrastructure development including waste management and procurement of vehicles, equipment and supplies will be carried out in accordance with the World Bank Environmental Social Framework as well as climate-resilient and sustainable standards. Training and supportive supervision activities will include gendered as well as climate disaster response elements. The training of staff will also include aspects related to COVID-19 transmission and prevention. The project, by investing to enhance critical care capacity on the main island and Kiritimati hospital as well as strengthening primary care across the outer islands, will help Kiribati prepare for a state of managed endemicity of COVID-19. In addition, during project implementation options to expand support for managed endemicity of COVID-19 will be considered. Citizen…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Kiribati

Sectors

Multi-hazard response preparednessBasic health infrastructureMedical servicesHealth statistics and data

Places

Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati, Kiritimati

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Health and Medical Services

Accountable

Republic of Kiribati

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P176306.

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