Georgia

COUNTRY PROGRAMME KEY INFORMATION

Programme type:

Grant Investment:

Duration:

Implementing
Partners:

Functional domains:

Scale-up

3.2 Million

2023-2026

World Health Organization (WHO)

Cross-cutting

COUNTRY DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Total population:

GNI Per Capital (US$):

AT Unmet Need (%):

3.7 Million

6,710

45.3%

Scaling-up access to assistive products in health and social protection systems

Map of Georgia

Objectives of the programme:

To enhance regional access to assistive technology for a broader population, including a wider array of essential products through primary healthcare, with significant effort directed towards procurement and financing initiatives to transform the current market.

Programme description: Georgia is part of the regional programme with a total investment of USD 3.2 million

Programme results:

	Georgia's National Assistive Product lists (APLs) has been created with WHO support. Specifications and standards were developed for – wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetics and orthotics, and white canes.
	‘Georgia is strengthening its AT workforce through national workshops, inter-country learning exchanges, and by rolling out WHO’s Training in Assistive Products (TAP) for the health workforce at these PHCs for AT-strengthened service delivery.
	A regional advocacy campaign was implemented across five regions to strengthen inclusive health messaging through tailored communication materials and outreach.
	The national budget for AT has risen from 6.5 million GEL (USD 2.4 million) in 2023 to a projected 8.5 million GEL (USD 3 million) in 2025, marking a nearly 31 % increase over two years. To incentivize uptake and ensure quality service delivery, primary healthcare (PHC) providers now receive a 20 GEL consultation fee for each assistive technology (AT) user served – a first for the country.