Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Democratic Republic of Congo - Emergency Appeals - World Health Organization 2020
Agreement Number:
7419678 P008929001
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
Description:
February 2020 - The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is characterized by inter-ethnic conflict and widespread human rights abuses, including sexual violence. In 2020, 15.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the DRC, a 22% increase from 2019, and 2020 expects additional population movement, creating significant needs in protection, livelihoods, and food security. Currently, the DRC is home to the second largest food crisis, with almost 16 million people severely food insecure. In addition, it is home to the largest internally-displaced persons (IDPs) population in Africa with 5.01 million displaced people. These needs are exacerbated by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, increased violence, and the forced return of hundreds of thousands of Congolese refugees.
With the support of GAC and other donors, the World Health Organization’s emergency operations aim to rapidly assess the threat of infectious disease outbreaks and initiate urgent activities to prevent and reduce morbidity and mortality caused by infectious disease outbreaks, and to prevent escalation of outbreaks. Project activities include: (1) deploying experts to rapidly assess outbreaks; (2) delivering essential medications, medical supplies and equipment; (3) providing training to health personnel; (4) coordinating and implementing vaccination campaigns; and (5) strengthening health sector coordination and health information systems.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved surveillance, early detection, rapid assessment of disease outbreak; (2) increased access to essential life-saving health services; and (3) improved coordination of the health response.
The expected ultimate outcomes are lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00193
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
WHO - World Health Organization
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.