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Title:

Support to COVID-19 Response in Latin America and the Caribbean

Agreement Number:

7420538 P009300001

Agreement Value:

$7,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 29, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

The project aims to decrease coronavirus (COVID-19) related mortality and morbidity of populations, especially for those experiencing marginalization and/or vulnerability in targeted Latin America and the Caribbean countries. Project activities include: (1) ensuring equitable distribution of personal protective equipment for occupational health and safety of health care workers; (2) providing training to health care workers on up-to-date COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment; and (3) providing technical assistance for national COVID-19 testing and surveillance systems to governments.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced coordination and efficiency of national and regional response operations on COVID-19; (2) decreased human-to-human transmission, including reducing secondary infections among close contacts and healthcare workers, and preventing transmission amplification events; (3) effective and early identification, isolation, and care for patients early, including providing optimized care for infected patients; and (4) improved communication of critical risk and event information to all communities, and counter misinformation.

Location:

Washington, US

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q1-00115

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

PAHO - Pan American 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.