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    The country’s dire health and education sectors continue to degrade even after the 11-month war which disrupted external development aid.

    “Several bi-lateral donors have suspended aid, causing delays in rehabilitation and reconstruction,” OCHA says.

    It recalls a recent visit by the IMF which pleaded for timely donor support to rebuild health and educational facilities. The Swedish cooperation agency, SIDA, is providing US $783,400 to the national public health laboratory and US $860,000 to education sector projects.

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