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Proposed Development Objective(s) Development Objective(s) (From PAD) To prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Guatemala. Key Results 11. The achievement of the PDO will be measured through the following PDO-level results indicators: • Suspected cases of COVID-19 cases reported and investigated based on national guidelines (number) • Designated laboratories with COVID-19 diagnostic equipment, test kits, and reagents (number) • Acute healthcare facilities with isolation capacity (number) D. Project Description 12. The Project will be comprised of two components to support the Government’s Strategic Plan to prevent, control and respond to the spread of COVID-19 and strengthen health system preparedness to respond to emergencies. 7 In addition, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures will be incorporated throughout the Project, as applicable. The specific activities financed by the Project fit into the overall government strategy to: (i) rapidly address the pandemic emergency by identifying, isolating and providing care for patients with COVID-19 to minimize disease spread, morbidity and mortality; (ii) implement effective communication campaigns for mass awareness and education of the population to prevent the spread of COVID19; and (iii) strengthen the capacity of the public health system to provide intensive care. |
