Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gaza - World Health Organization Interagency Flash Appeal - 2023
Agreement Number:
7454772 P013615001 P013615002
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 6, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
October 2023 - the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued a three-month interagency Flash Appeal for USD 294 million to address the most urgent needs of affected populations in West Bank and Gaza, and neighboring countries, including Egypt and Lebanon, including food, shelter, emergency health assistance, water sanitation and hygiene, protection services and other life-saving humanitarian assistance.
With GAC’s support, the World Health Organization (WHO) will respond to immediate health needs in West Bank and Gaza, and neighboring countries, including Egypt and Lebanon. This project is expected to help meet the health and nutrition needs of up to 600,000 people. Project activities include: (1) treating the wounded, trauma-affected and others in need of heath care, prioritizing emergency medical services people with disabilities, older persons, children and other vulnerable groups; (2) providing life-saving sexual and reproductive health services, including prenatal care; and (3) coordinating the health cluster response to emergency health needs.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to essential life-saving
health services; (2) improved coordination of emergency health response; and (3) strengthened
health information management and surveillance in West Bank and Gaza, and neighboring
countries, including Egypt and Lebanon.
The ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in
countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00073
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
We are making revisions to an existing file.
Amendment Date
Mar 22, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
WHO - World Health Organization
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.
Amendments: