Children living in rural areas
• Health centers at the sub-district level are being upgraded to Health Promotion
Hospitals in order to enhance access to quality medical care and services for persons
living in rural areas, including children. Special attention has been given to addressing
child malnutrition in the country. As a result, the situation has continuously improved
during the past two decades. Projects, including a Royally-sponsored project, have
been put in place to improve maternal and child health in remote mountainous areas.