Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Health Assistance to Afghan Refugees and Host-Communities in Pakistan
Agreement Number:
7447644 P011526001
Agreement Value:
$4,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
The project aims to provide essential life-saving health services to Afghan refugees and host-community populations, particularly women and girls in flood affected communities, districts and provinces in Pakistan. The project delivers sexual, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health care (SRMNCAH); mental health and psychosocial support; and Gender Based Violence services. The project also aims to monitor and improve the health status of refugee and host populations in Pakistan, including response to disease outbreaks, which have increased dramatically due to floodwaters. The project also seeks to mobilize refugee and host populations for improved health service uptake, including preventing the spread of disease worsened by the flooding.
Project activities include: (1) conducting rapid assessment of the health facilities in refugee hosting districts, including capacity for immediate medical services, trauma care, basic SRMNCAH services and gender based violence response; (2) strengthening capacities of healthcare providers and community health workers to provide emergency health services; (3) investigating and responding to disease outbreaks; and (4) distributing Information Education and Communication material and health messages.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved resilience and recovery of the local health care system to respond to the crisis needs of refugee populations and host communities, particularly women and girls; and (2) improved delivery of health services to Afghan refugees and host-communities, particularly women and girls in flood affected areas.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00470
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting
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.