Grants and Contributions:
Title:
A Gender-Responsive Systems Approach to Universal Health Care in the Philippines
Agreement Number:
7456843 P012855001
Agreement Value:
$7,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
This project contributes to the achievement of the Philippines’ Universal Health Care Law objectives aiming to ensure that all Filipinos have access to affordable and equitable health services. It helps to enhance the governance of the integrated health system at the local level and support health facilities and communities to increase the use of health services, particularly for vulnerable populations. This includes women, girls, and Indigenous Peoples in geographically isolated and disaster-prone provinces in the Philippines. Project activities include: (1) training local officials and health professionals on responsive leadership and participative governance; (2) providing technical assistance to develop local plans (e.g. human resources and supply chain management) and guidelines for the special health fund; (3) providing technical assistance to improve the health information management system for evidence-based planning and budgeting; (4) providing support to develop electronic medical record system; (5) training health service providers on basic health services, including nutrition and sexual and reproductive health; and (6) providing technical assistance to develop guidelines for client referral and health facility management. The project seeks to conduct health promotion campaigns and clinic-outreach activities in remote communities. It also aims to advocate for increased representation of vulnerable groups, particularly women, youth, and indigenous peoples in governance committees at the provincial level. The project is expected to benefit approximately 584,000 individuals.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened governance of the integrated health systems in geographically isolated and disaster-prone provinces in the Philippines; and (2) increased utilization of gender-responsive health services by vulnerable population, including women, girls, and Indigenous Peoples in geographically isolated and disaster-prone provinces in the Philippines.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4P 0B3
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00286
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Plan International Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
PLAN INTERNATIONAL CANADA INC
Federal Riding Name:
Don Valley West
Federal Riding Number:
35021
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.