International Development Grant
Responding to the Novel Coronavirus Threats in Laos
Project Number: CA-3-P008887001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $168,950.00
Start Date: February 10, 2020
End Date: June 30, 2020
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen the national capacity of Laos to prevent detect and respond to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCOV) outbreak through the acquisition and delivery of personal protective equipment reagents consumables.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) Increased interventions by the Ministry of Health health professionals and the Institut Pasteur du Laos in the prevention detection and response to potential incidents of COVID-19.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of July 2020 include: (1) Enabled the Institut Pasteur du Laos to acquire reagents consumables personal protective equipment as well as a -80°C freezer for sample storage in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Institut Pasteur du Laos
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:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs