New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The World Bank has approved financing for a program to improve the quality of life and life expectancy in West Bengal through wider, more equitable access to quality healthcare.

The West Bengal Health System Reform Program Operation, with a USD 286 million loan, will support the delivery of personalised healthcare services across the state for people aged 30 and above through digital tracking of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes.

It will also bring a patient-centric care approach to the state's health systems, improve health outcome measurement, and enhance healthcare facilities' resilience to extreme weather events.

The Program will also support strengthening gender-based violence...