Bazhong Rural Health Improvement Project

Objectives: This project was designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the rural population in Bazhong prefecture, Sichuan Province. The project will strengthen basic health services, health promotion, strengthening planning and management and human resource development.

Australian Contribution: A$14 million

Duration: 2001-2006

Location: Bazhong Prefecture, Sichuan

Project Components:

Component 1: Strengthening Basic Health Services
Component 2: Health Promotion
Component 3: Strengthening Health Planning and Management
Component 4: Project Management

Planned outcomes:

Improved quality, efficiency and utilisation of the primary health care services in the Project townships and villages
Increased health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in the community
Improved health planning and management capacity at all levels in Bazhong Prefecture to ensure evidence-based planning and rational resource utilisation
Achieved efficient and effective management for timely achievement of Project outcomes.

Achievements:

Small Grants Scheme was well accepted by local people and recognised by local counterpart.
Winner of International White Ribbon Award for the Safe Motherhood activity.

Managing Contractor (MC) - Team Leader (TL): Hassall and Associates International

Chinese Counterparts: Bazhong Prefecture Health Bureau Phone

AusAID Contact: Wang Jun
Senior Program Officer
No 21, Dong Zhi Men Wai Dajie, Beijing, PRC
Tel: +86-10 5140 4405
Fax: +86-10 5140 4199
E-mail: wang.jun@dfat.gov.au

May 2008