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Uruguay COVID-19 Emergency Response Project

Abstract*

Uruguay has one of the most developed health systems in Latin America. A robust matrix of social programs, relatively low levels of inequality for the region, and low levels of poverty have contributed to making the country a regional leader in several wellbeing indices, such as the Human Development Index, the Human Opportunity Index, and the Economic Freedom Index. Health has been a top priority for the government over the past two decades. Since...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

To strengthen the detection and response capacity of the Uruguayan National Health Integrated System to the threat posed by COVID-19

Key Details

Project Details

  • P173876

  • Closed

  • Daniela Romero , Vanina Camporeale

  • The Oriental Republic of Uruguay

  • Uruguay

  • May 11, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 15, 2020

  • August 10, 2020

  • US$ 20.00 million

  • Ministry of Economy and Finance,Ministry of Public Health

  • Latin America and Caribbean

  • 2020

  • US$ 20.00 million

  • N/A

  • April 25, 2024

  • May 31, 2022

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 20.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 20.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 20.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 20.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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No data available.
Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Sep 24, 2021 IBRD-91250 Loan Disb 16,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 5,815.81
Apr 4, 2022 IBRD-91250 Loan Disb 4,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 3,671.24
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 47,360.00
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 1,315.07
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 118,508.87
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 20,971.47
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 550,858.25
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 32,295.31
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 445,862.62
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 3,675.58
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 641,299.56
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91250 Loan Repay 1,428,000.00
May 15, 2020 IBRD-91250 Loan Commitment 20,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91250 Int Charges 639,176.20
Oct 5, 2020 IBRD-91250 Fee Charges 50,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Satisfactory 2023-06-23
Project Management Satisfactory 2023-06-23
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2023-06-23
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2023-06-23
Financial Management Satisfactory 2023-06-23
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2023-06-23

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 11-28-2022
OutcomesSubstantial
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of treated COVID-19 patients covered through NHIS that required inpatient services per approved protocolsValue0.001370.000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2020May 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Number of people covered through NHIS that have been tested for COVID-19 at least onceValue0.00126500.000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2020May 31, 2022
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Proportion of health providers within the National Health Insurance that report the utilization of inpatient care services with patient level information through the electronic medical recordsValue0.0085.000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2020May 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Number of health workers that have been tested for COVID-19Value0.0020000.000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2020May 31, 2022
    Comment