ADB approves $30 million grant to improve Material and Child Healthcare Services in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million grant to enhance maternal and child healthcare services in three districts in Tajikistan – Ayni, Dangara, and Darvoz.

The project will support the construction of a 40-bed maternity hospital in Ayni, an 80-bed maternity hospital in Dangara, and a 100-bed central district hospital in Darvoz—all with climate-friendly features such as energy-efficient medical, heating, and cooling technology. For proper inventory and maintenance of medical equipment, the project will implement a digital asset management system (OpenMEDIS) and train staff to operate it.

The project will also help improve maternal and child health knowledge and support outreach that will encourage seeking healthcare services.

The project supplements the ongoing $32 million ADB grant approved in 2018 for the Maternal and Child Health Integrated Care project, which is helping the Government of Tajikistan improve healthcare services in Fayzobod, Rasht, and Shamsiddin Shohin districts.