PORT LOUIS: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has inaugurated Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital (Flacq Teaching Hospital) in Mauritius comprising 575 beds, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
SFD Director General of Loan Operations Abdullah Al-Saif, attended the inauguration of the hospital in the presence of Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth.
The SFD contributed to funding the hospital through a soft development loan of $50 million, aimed at enhancing the healthcare system in Mauritius. The medical facility spanning approximately 95,000 square meters can accommodate up to 575 medical beds.
The SFD launched its development efforts in Mauritius in 1982. Over the years, the Fund has financed a range of projects and development programs across major sectors in Mauritius. Specifically, the SFD has funded the implementation of seven projects and programs through soft development loans amounting to over $228 million, to enhance social and economic growth.
These projects are geared towards aligning with advancements in development, capacity building, knowledge and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure services in Mauritius.
