Release date: 17 October 2005
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Ministry of Health.Location
Description
Rehabilitatiion and upgrading of existing hospital infrastructure as part of the Ministry of Health's investment programme for the next five years.
Objectives
To contribute to the development of the sector, in which the international community is involved (European Union, World Bank, Saudi Fund for Development, bilateral aid). The project forms part of the government's programme encompassing improvement of patient care and preventive and curative services, planning, financing, financial and human resources management and specific equipment and infrastructure.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 70 million from the Bank's own resources under the EUROMED II Mandate.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Approximately EUR 140 million
Environmental aspects
The project may have environmental impacts in terms of noise, dust and asbestos removal during the works, waste management (including clinical waste), traffic etc. The Ministry of Health's programme also envisages increased use of ionising radiation in a number of economic sectors, including the health sector, and advocates the development of the national radiation protection centre. All these environmental issues will be examined during project appraisal.
Procurement
The project's various components will be put out to public tender in accordance with the EIB’s Guide to Procurement, with publication in the OJEU where required.
Status
Signed - 30/01/2006