International Development Grant
Mobile COVID diagnostic laboratories for South Africa
Project Number: CA-3-P009450002
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $30,000.00
Start Date: April 24, 2020
End Date: March 31, 2021
Duration: 1.0 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. This portion of the project represents the contracting fees paid to the Canadian Commercial Corporation for implementing the contract.
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
Results achieved as of February 2022 include 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:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs