Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Prevention and Mitigation of Deliberate Biological and Chemical Threats
Agreement Number:
7449274 P012576001
Agreement Value:
$7,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2023 - Oct 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to strengthen the international response to deliberate chemical and biological threats, attacks and incidents. Project activities include: (1) supporting multilateral advocacy, outreach and collaboration by the World Health Organization (WHO) at the health-security interface; (2) delivering tailored regional-level mapping and risk assessments to identify gaps and national capabilities to respond to chemical and biological threats; and (3) the developing standard operating procedures for the detection, assessment and management of potential deliberate chemical and biological events.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced capacity and coordination of the WHO in preparing for and responding to deliberate chemical and biological events; and (2) enhanced capacity of member states to prevent, detect and respond to emerging biorisk threats and incidents.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00535
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