Health project to get aid

Health project to get aid

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The United States government
will provide, in the 1997/1998 fiscal year, assistance to a
health project aimed at lowering the maternal mortality rate
here, Antara reported last week.

To be arranged through the Mothercare-USAID office in Jakarta,
the assistance will involve the training of midwives posted in
remote areas. The office will also help establish integrated
health centers in several regions, including Barito Kuala, Banjar
and Hulu Sungai Selatan.

The agency did not mention the amount of funds involved in the
training assistance. (swe)