Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Global Polio Eradication through the Introduction of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine
Agreement Number:
5007061294 P000834001
Agreement Value:
$20,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2015 - Mar 31, 2019
Description:
WHO supports countries who do not receive support from Gavi to boost populations’ long term immunity to polio through the withdrawal of Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV) and the introduction of injectable Inactivated Polio Vaccines (IPV). These are critical components of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan (2013-2018). Non-Gavi countries who are eligible to introduce IPV will apply to WHO for a one-time grant to cost-share vaccine introduction, as a means of strengthening national routine immunization programs. WHO will coordinate with UNICEF to procure the required IPV vaccines and provide countries with technical support to deliver, store and track vaccines, thereby helping to increase immunization coverage and reduce preventable child mortality. This project directly supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's (GPEI) Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan goal of achieving polio eradication by 2018. This project contributes to Canada’s $250 million commitment made to the GPEI at the 2013 Abu Dhabi Vaccine Summit for support to the GPEI Endgame Strategy (2013- 2018), and complements the efforts of Gavi to introduce IPV.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
Expected outcomes for this project are: strengthened immunity against wild polio virus (WPV) and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV), and increased inactive polio vaccine (IPV) coverage.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
GC-2015-Q4-0204
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 2018-2019 first Quarter report: The end date is postponed to March 31, 2019.
Amendment Date
Jun 8, 2018
Recipient's Legal Name:
WHO - World Health Organization
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.
Amendments: