International Development Grant

Strengthening Health Security and Surveillance in the Caribbean Community

Project Number: CA-3-P008826001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

West Indies 100%

Maximum Contribution: $72,584.00

Start Date: February 10, 2020

End Date: September 30, 2022

Duration: 2.6 years

Project Description

This project aims to strengthen sustainable biosafety and biosecurity in the Caribbean by implementing the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s regional laboratory strategy. Project activities include planning and delivering a stakeholder consultation to allow member states to provide input and indicate their level of support for and commitment to the integrated regional laboratory and surveillance strategy.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened health security and surveillance in the Caribbean; and (2) enhanced and increased communication collaboration and coordination between the Caribbean Public Health Agency member states for preparedness and response to biological threats.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Caribbean Public Health Agency

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

CBRN threat reduction 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Budget Breakdown
2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31 $72,584 CAD
Geographic Information
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