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Jerusalem, 12.06.2009 - The Government of Sweden and UNDP sign a 6.24 million Dollar agreement targeting rule of law in the oPt

Demonstrating their strong commitment to the improvement of rule of law in the occupied Palestinian territory, the Government of Sweden announced a US$6.24 million contribution to the UNDP rule of law and access to justice programme over a period of three years. The ceremony, held on Friday, 12th June 2009, was attended by Mr. Rolf Carlman, Country Director for the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), and Mr. Jens Toyberg-Frandzen, UNDP Special Representative of the Administrator.

Ramallah, 10.06.2009 - UNDP and Ministry of Health Seminar concludes to establish a national body to manage medical waste

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/PAPP) and the Ministry of Health organized a seminar on medical waste management on 10 June, 2009. The aim of the seminar was to provide a forum for discussion among all stakeholders and evaluate the medical waste management project. The Seminar addressed weaknesses that have been identified, as well as potential opportunities and initiatives. This pilot project, worth one million dollars, was funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in Ramallah hospital through UNDP, and in cooperation with Ramallah Municipality.

Jenin, 02.06.2009 - Ministry of Health, UNDP/PAPP and France Cater for mental health needs in the Jenin District

PalestinianMinistry of Health, the French Development Agency and UNDP marked today the completion of the Jenin Mental Health Clinic.  The centre is part of a € 2,740,000 grant from the French Development Agency (AFD) with an aim to improve the mental health system in the occupied Palestinian territory.  The project, implemented by UNDP/PAPP, included the construction and furnishing of a 320 square meter mental health clinic in Jenin as well as the training of staff members, general practitioners and nurses about mental illness. The clinic is expected to provide services to over a quarter of a million people in the Jenin district and help inform other medical practitioners and community members about mental health issues.

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