BHTF fulfils the Royal Charter mandate to sustain primary health care in Bhutan by financing procurement of core supplies, such as; vaccines, essential medicines, syringes and needles. BIRTH OF BHUTAN HEALTH TRUST FUND
Taking into account the well-being of the people in general and women and children in particular and above all, the sustainability of Primary Health Care led to the initiation of th
e Bhutan Health Trust Fund (Trust Fund) sometime during 1997. OBJECTIVE
- To help sustain Primary Health Care through continued and uninterrupted supply of essential drugs and vaccines, needles, syringes, cold chain equipment and other related drugs/equipment
- To help eliminate financing uncertainties for priority core components of the Primary Health Care Services out of the income generated from the investment of the Fund
- To help achieve self-reliance in the Primary Health Care Sector
CONCEPT
The Fund envisages an investment to generate sufficient returns to meet all annual expenditure on essential drugs and vaccines and help eliminate financing uncertainties for purchase of these crucial components and other related drugs/equipment. CAPITALIZATION
Capitalization of the Fund is done through contributions from donor countries, organizations of private and public status, financial institutions and individuals. Any donor contribution to the Fund is matched by the Royal Government of on a one-to-one basis. This principle amply demonstrates the firm commitment of the Royal Government for the development and success of the Fund to sustain Primary Health Care. TARGET
The initial target of the Fund is to mobilize US$ 24.00 million. VISION - To attain sustainability in the Primary Health Care delivery system. MISSION - To help provide basic health care services to the people
