The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million results-based loan to strengthen and modernize Armenia’s health care system, supporting nationwide reforms aimed at improving service quality, infrastructure, and access to care.
The programme, known as the Health Care Quality Improvement Program, is designed to support Armenia’s ongoing health sector reforms by upgrading facilities, improving care standards, and strengthening institutional accountability across the system.
The initiative is backed by the Asian Development Bank and will run from 2024 to 2028. It also includes additional grant support from Japan to help strengthen implementation capacity and enhance health system resilience.
A key component of the programme is the construction and rehabilitation of 24 health facilities, with a focus on making them more climate-resilient and inclusive, particularly for women and underserved rural populations. The reforms aim to address long-standing challenges such as outdated infrastructure and uneven access to quality health services.
Health officials emphasized that improving access alone is not sufficient, stressing the importance of delivering care that is safe, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. The programme is also expected to strengthen quality monitoring systems and improve accountability within the health sector.
In addition to infrastructure upgrades, the initiative will support digital transformation in health care, enhance workforce capacity, and improve data collection and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
The reforms will also establish stronger institutional mechanisms, including centralized quality management systems to ensure consistent standards across health facilities.
Overall, the programme reflects a broader push to modernize Armenia’s health system and improve health outcomes through integrated investments in infrastructure, governance, and service delivery.
