The government has approved the purchase of vehicles to support the islandwide Primary Health Care System Improvement Project, funded through a US$ 150 million International Development Association facility. 

The project, running from 2024 to 2028, aims to enhance prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, elderly and palliative care, and strengthen community health services, including resilience to climate-related emergencies. 

Insufficient transport for field officers such as public health midwives, inspectors, primary care nurses and surveillance teams was identified as a major constraint. 

The Cabinet approved the Health Minister’s proposal to procure vehicles to expand home-based care and community outreach.