Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ebola Epidemic - Africa Regional - CRC 2026
Agreement Number:
7476985 P017665001
Agreement Value:
$1,800,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Description:
May 2026 – A rapidly growing Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a public health emergency of international concern. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a regional emergency appeal in response to the epidemic.
With the support of Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Red Cross Society will support the efforts of national Red Cross societies to provide lifesaving Ebola prevention and response, as outlined in the IFRC’s emergency appeal focusing on: health services including contract tracing and screening; infection prevention and control measures; sanitation and hygiene interventions; as well as community engagement.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes include: (1) strengthened prevention, detection, and referral of Ebola cases; (2) enhanced infection control-measures; (3) increased delivery of complementary hygiene, sanitation and health services; and (4) strengthened community engagement and Ebola awareness.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or acute food insecurity.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2026-2027-Q1-0150
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Canadian Red Cross Society
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.