International Development Grant
Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance
Project Number: CA-3-D004200001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $9,000,000.00
Start Date: March 10, 2017
End Date: August 31, 2018
Duration: 1.5 years
Project Description
This project aims to decrease the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Interventions take place across the first four objectives of the Global Action Plan on AMR which focus on increasing awareness of AMR as a public health threat; improving capacity to monitor AMR patterns consumption and use; strengthening capacity in infection prevention and control; and strengthening systems to optimize use of antibiotics. The project also includes a component that reinforces linkages to combat AMR across the World Health Organization with Member States and partners. The Public Health Agency of Canada is a technical partner in this project.
Expected Results
The expected intermediate outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced coordination and evidence-based policy-making and planning among national and international actors; and (2) enhanced responsible and effective use of antibiotics at hospital and community level in selected low- and middle-income countries.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved by WHO through the support of the Government of Canada and other international donors in 2017-2018 include: (1) strengthened health systems in low- and middle-income countries through the development of national action plans (NAPs) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and improvements in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases; (2) improved data collection on and knowledge around the use of antimicrobial drugs to inform policy and practice and implement NAPs; and (3) strengthened global AMR surveillance systems to guide appropriate action on the consumption use quality and safety of medicines to ensure the ability to treat and prevent infectious diseases.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
WHO - World Health Organization
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated