Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Covid-19 Health Response in Ghana
Agreement Number:
7427876 P009317001
Agreement Value:
$10,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 15, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This project aims to reduce coronavirus (COVID-19) mortality and morbidity among marginalized and vulnerable people in the Ashanti region. Project activities include: (1) increasing the number of laboratories with COVID-19 diagnostic capacity; (2) providing water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in public places; (3) acquiring personal protective equipment; (4) enhancing community awareness on COVID-19; and 5) delivering maternal, newborn and child health, and infant and young child feeding with appropriate COVID-19 preventive measures.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased equitable coverage of public health and health and nutrition services for COVID-19 affected persons, including women, girls, men and boys; (2) improved effectiveness of a community response to and recovery from COVID-19, especially for women and girls; and (3) maintained coverage of essential health services adapted to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, especially for women and girls.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q1-00264
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2020-2021 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
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.