International Development Grant

Mobile COVID diagnostic laboratories for South Africa

Project Number: CA-3-P009450001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

South Africa 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $1,396,768.00

Start Date: June 15, 2020

End Date: November 15, 2022

Duration: 2.4 years

Project Description

This project supports the acquisition installation and certification of laboratory components for 20 mobile diagnostic laboratories to support South Africa’s response to COVID-19 and other infectious disease outbreaks of security concern.

Expected Results

The expected outcome of this project is an improved response by South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service to infectious disease outbreaks.

Progress & Results Achieved

Result achieved as of February 2022 includes the full delivery and installation of all laboratory components for 20 mobile diagnostic laboratories.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Canadian Commercial Corporation

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

COVID-19 control 50%
CBRN threat reduction 50%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $1,396,768 CAD
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Project Number: CA-3-P009450001