Turkey ratifies grant agreement on key refugee health care project with EU

By Merve Aydogan

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey on Thursday ratified a grant agreement on a major refugee health care project signed with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the Delegation to Turkey of the European Union, based in the capital Ankara.

The agreement on the project was signed in Ankara on Sept. 28.

The project, titled Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure for All, includes the construction and renovation of a number of migrant health centers, the renovation of physiotherapy and rehabilitation units in public hospitals, as well as the purchase of medical equipment and supplies.

The completion date for the agreement is expected by May 30, 2024 and includes over €79.3 million ($91 million).

Turkey is the largest host country for Syrian refugees, providing protection to nearly 4 million people who fled Syria – more than any other country in the world.