WHO - World Health Organization

$55,816,041.00 CAD

≈ $1.35 for every person in Canada ≈ 721 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Switzerland
Fiscal year
2020-2021
Agreement period
March 31, 2021 – March 31, 2023
Reference
dfatd-maecd:064-2024-2025-Q2-00440

Published purpose

This project supports the World Health Organization in improving equitable health and well-being, especially those experiencing marginalization and vulnerable populations, in at least eight countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Project activities include: (1) designing and implementing innovative models of care for equitable access; and (2) providing technical assistance to implement guidance, tools and training on key areas of primary healthcare system governance, such as strengthening health workforce capacity.

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This project funds the World Health Organization to improve equitable health care and well-being for marginalized and vulnerable populations in at least eight countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, including designing innovative care models and providing technical assistance on primary healthcare governance.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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