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Title:

COVID-19 Emergency Response - Médecins Sans Frontières 2021

Agreement Number:

7429162 P010199001

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021

Description:

February 2021 - The rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed healthcare systems, disrupted economies and altered livelihoods in many parts of the world. People living in crisis-affected settings, often in over-crowded areas, are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides medical humanitarian operations to vulnerable populations at risk of contracting and spreading the virus in countries affected by war, armed conflict and other situations of violence. With GAC’s support, MSF aims to minimize the consequences of the pandemic on affected populations through activities that include: (1) providing direct patient care to those affected by COVID-19; (2) increasing access to primary and secondary medical care in places where gaps exist in local health systems as a result of COVID-19; and (3) increasing awareness in affected communities about the virus and prevention measures.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access and availability of emergency medical COVID-care; (2) increased access to emergency medical care in contexts where COVID-19 has overburdened local health care systems; and (3) improved delivery of comprehensive risk communications regarding health and hygiene promotion.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in the targeted regions.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5V 0N8

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q4-00414

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

135275857

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Doctors Without Borders

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Fort York

Federal Riding Number:

35101

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.