Argentina Provincial Maternal-Child Health Description Development Challenge Purpose: To increase access for uninsured mothers Argentina’s health sector is highly fragmented and is yet to and children to basic health services. adequately serve the poorest segments of the population (the Expected Results (include): 1.84 million unemployed, those in the informal sector, and indigenous beneficiaries with expanded health coverage, communities). In addition, Argentina’s federal structure representing 90 percent of the targeted population, assigns most health responsibilities (operational and policy) to including participation of 75% of indigenous population. Availability of regular and verified the provinces. program information, audits and project evaluation. Project Description IBRD Financing: $300 million The Plan Nacer program funds basic health services and outreach targeting uninsured mothers and their children. Through two IBRD loans Plan Nacer covers all 24 provinces in Argentina. © Nahuel Berger / World Bank For more information: http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P095515/ar-provincial-maternal-child-health-investment-apl-2?lang=en 59