| Project Detail |
Proposed Development Objective(s)
The project development objective is to strengthen detection capacities related to COVID-19 in the Kosovo public
health system.
Key Results
Key results include:
· An increased capacity of diagnostic tests and functional equipment in public health laboratories
around the country;
· Increased testing and contact tracing capacities;
The PCU/MoH will be responsible for M&E activities, overseeing progress related to project activities,
outcomes, and results. The PCU/MoH will (a) collect and consolidate all data related to the component
indicators; (b) evaluate results; (c) provide the relevant performance information to the Senior Management
Committee; (d) provide relevant performance information to the project coordinator at the MoF; and
(e) report results to the World Bank before each semiannual implementation support visit (to be carried out
virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic).
Activities/Components
This project will support one component which supports the enhancement of disease detection capacities by
providing diagnostic tests, laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure prompt case finding, testing, and
contact tracing. The project activities are complementary to the activities requested by the Government
under the new Emergency Fast Track Response Project (P173819) approved on May 21, 2020, as well as the
recently restructured ongoing health project (P147402). While the new operation supports more
sophisticated medical equipment, health workforce training, and hospital refurbishment, and the proposed
restructuring allows for an immediate response through the procurement of personal protective equipment,
infusion pumps, and reagents, this TF will support equipment and supplies related to disease prevention and
strengthening capacities of public health laboratories. |
