Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Africa CDC’s Biosecurity Response to the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC & Uganda
Agreement Number:
7476859 P017652001
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 5, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This Project will address the significant biosecurity and health security aspects of the ongoing Ebola outbreak (2026) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The Project aims to: (1) provide support for effective biosafety and biosecurity measures; (2) strengthen rapid diagnostic and surveillance mechanisms; and (3) improve effective cross-border coordination with law enforcement and other security actors.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened biosecurity and surveillance capacities; and (2) enhanced coordination and emergency response to address health security threats.
Location:
Kirkos Subcity, ET
Reference Number:
064-2026-2027-Q1-0127
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
African Society for Laboratory Medicine
Program:
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction and select conventional weapons