EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

PROJECTS UNDER EXECUTION

GRANT NAME DONOR DESCRIPTION   START     END   TECH. UNIT VALUE US$
             
Canadian Special Trust Fund
Canadian Consultant Technical Assistance Project
Canada / CIDA The project funds Canadian consultants to work in the areas of reproductive health, health sector planning and reform, health technology assessment and the prevention of tobacco-related diseases. 13 Apr 2001 21 Mar 2003 DEC 200,000
Immunization Initiative and Post Hurricane Mitch Support Canada / CIDA 3 part initiative: Measles, Sireva and rebuilding cold chain post Mitch 29 Mar 1999 31 Mar 2003 HVP 200,000
Landmine Victims Assistance and Socio-Economic Rehabilitation Canada / CIDA Rehabilitation of landmine Victims in Central America 01 Apr 1999 31 Mar 2003 HSP 2,333,000
Support to Emergency Preparedness Programs 2000-2003 Canada / CIDA Regional project in disaster preparedness 01 Jul 2000 30 Jun 2003 PED 2,027,000
Support the National Vaccine Program in Haiti (Jan-Mar 2001) Canada / CIDA Series of Immunization days in Haiti 20 Dec 2000 30 Dec 2002 HVP 1,555,000
Humanitarian Assistance to the Earthquake in Peru Canada / CIDA Post earthquake assistance in Peru 01 Jul 2001 01 Mar 2002 PED 100,000
Micronutrient Fortified Foods At-Risk Population in Ecuador Canada / IDRC Fortified foods for at- risk populations 30 Jan 2000 10 Aug 2002 HPP 148,000
System for The Treatment and Recycling of Waste Water Canada / IDRC Water usage with CEPIS 01 Jan 2000 31 Jul 2002 HEP 194,744
Controlling Micronutrient Malnutrition in Brazil Canada / IDRC Nutrition through micro-nutrient supplements 20 Aug 2000 20 Aug 2002 HPP 258,514
             
Support To Masica: Plagsalud Bridging Phase Denmark Continuation of the Plagsalud project while awaiting the approval of Phase III. Plagsalud's main goal is to diminish the health and environmental effects of pesticides. 01 Aug 2001 1 Apr 2002 HEP 4,200,000*
             
Second Level Hlth.Care-Integrated Health Care System - Sias. Finland Expansion of the accessibility and coverage of health services at the second level of care within Guatemala's integrated health care system (SIAS). 01 Jan 2000 31 Dec 2002 HSP 3,600,000*
             
Men's Participation in Reproductive Health Programs in C.A. Germany The project focuses on Men's training and participation in reproductive health aspects in five countries in CA. 11 Jan 1999 31 Oct 2004 HPP/HPF 1,200,000
Improving Water and Sanitation in Indigenous Communities Germany The project establishes network and pilot programs in selected geographical areas to improve the water and sanitation situation. The initiative builds upon community participation. 28 Jun 1999 31 Dec 2001 (to be extended) HEP/CEPIS 1,700,000
             
Dutch Special Trust Fund
The Netherlands' Agreement on Associate Professional Officers (APOs)
The Netherlands Funds young Dutch professionals - as well as young experts from selected developing countries - to be employed with PAHO for a maximum of three years. 25 Jan 2001 Open DEC/APL
/HSR
120,000
/APO/yr
Consolidation of Local Health Systems in Northern San Salvador The Netherlands The project develops integrated health approach at community level through the de-centralization efforts of the Government 01 Dec 1995 31 Dec 2001 (Final Report Pending) HSP/HSO 1,965.000
Local Health Systems in The State of Cabanas The Netherlands The project develops integrated health approach at community level through the de-centralization efforts of the Government 01 Nov 1996 31 Dec 2001 (Final Report Pending) HSP/HSO 1,140,000
Healthy Communities in Loja The Netherlands The project focuses on five provincial communities to develop programs for sustainable help through training, sanitation and adequate coverage of the health services 01 Nov 1997 31 Aug 2002 HPP/HPF 2,350,000
Support to Essential Drug Management (Gonaive II - Haiti) The Netherlands The project consist of three components: essential drugs distribution management Reconstruction of health centre raboteau Health promotion to adolescents. 01 Dec 1999 30 Nov 2002 HSP/HSE 900,000
Institutionalization Model Against Intra-Family Violence The Netherlands The initiative is geared towards the development and consolidation of structural Government support to Intra family violence. 01 Dec 2000 30 Nov 2002 HDP/HDW 520,000
Consolidating Progress in Preventing Intra-Family Violence The Netherlands The project consolidates achieved progress and extends is radius of operation. 01 Set 2001 31 Aug 2002 HDP/HDW 200,000
             
Support To Masica: Profin Component 1997-2002 Norway Strengthening and promotion of national and sector-wide strategies and policies on the surveillance, management and control of environmental risks impacting on health. 31 Jul 1997 31 Jan 2002 HEP 1,528,000*
Intra-Family Violence in Central America Phase II Norway Development and implementation of an integrated model to address intrafamily violence as a public health issue. 31 Jul 1997 30 Jan 2002 HDP 1,256,896*
AIDS Prevention in Women, Adolescents and Children (El Salvador) Norway Reduction of the incidence of HIV/AIDS through preventive actions directed toward the Salvadorian population, especially women, adolescents and children. 02 Jul 1998 31 Dec 2002 HCP 750,000*
AIDS Prevention in Prioritized Groups of Ages 10-29 (Nicaragua) Norway Reduction of the HIV/AIDS incidence in Nicaragua by strengthening preventive actions that alter the current conditions fostering transmission of the HIV virus. 02 Jul 1998 31 Dec 2002 HCP 750,000
             
Regional Program of Measles Eradication Spain The project consists on strengthening the epidemiological surveillance systems, respond to possible outbreaks, maintain 95% coverage of vaccination, and create social conscience. 07 Sep 2000 31 Dec 2003 HVI/HVP 292,500
Childhood Illnesses Control - AIEPI Spain Prevention and control of diseases related to malnutrition. The program also focuses on communicable diseases. 07 Sep 2000 31 Dec 2002 HCT/HCP 245,000
AIDS Prevention and Control Spain The project contributes to establish an effective Multi-national System for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS 07 Sep 2000 31 Dec 2003 HCA/HCP 171,000
Emerging and Reemerging Diseases Spain The resource will be oriented toward strengthening the epidemiological surveillance network at regional level. Training and exchanges among professionals of Spain and some Latin American countries will be used as a tool to improve the Human Resources quality in this area. 07 Sep 2000 31 Dec 2002 HCP/HCT 121,600
Non-Communicable Diseases Spain To support the development of non-communicable disease surveillance and its risk factors.
Carry out controlled intervention projects that make it possible to implement and evaluate the development of guidelines of prevention of risk factors.
Strengthen the current programs for prevention and integrated control of non-communicable diseases and to initiate at least 2 areas of demonstration of CARMEN (Peru and Venezuela)
07 Sep 2000 31 Dec 2003 HCP/HCN 185,700
             
Health Reform: Sanitary System Development (El Salvador) Sweden As part of the State's modernization process, this project seeks to strengthen the Ministry of Health in its efforts to develop a new integrated health care model, emphasizing the management and sustainability of the services in designated departmental areas of El Salvador. 01 Jan 1999 31 Dec 2002 HSP 3,566,085*
Health Reform: Integral System of Health Services (Guatemala) Sweden In the context of the modernization of the State, to strengthen the leadership and managerial capacity of the Ministry of Health and other relevant institutions in order to address health problems with equity, effectiveness and quality. To this end, the project emphasizes extending health services coverage and implementing a health care model involving the participation of the public, private and civil society sectors in the provision of services. 01 Jan 1999 31 Dec 2002 HSP 5,610,973*
Health Reform: Expansion of The National Health Care (Honduras) Sweden Extension of the coverage and quality of services through social and community participation. 01 Jan 1999 31 Dec 2002 HSP 5,012,469*
Intra-Family Violence: Interventions by the State and Civil Society Sweden Development and implementation of an integrated model to address intrafamily violence as a public health issue. 01 Jan 1999 28 Feb 2002 HDP 1,885,910*
Regional Health and Integration in Central America Sweden Strengthening of Central America's regional integration process through the exchange of health experiences among the countries. 01 Jan 1999 28 Feb 2002 AD 561,097*
Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Youth Sweden Improvement of the institutional and social responses of the participating countries (Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize) to the health and development needs of adolescents, with emphasis on sexual and reproductive health. 01 Jan 1999 28 Feb 2002 HPP 1,795,511*
Prosilais III: Support To The Health Sector 2000-2003 (Nicaragua) Sweden As part of Nicaragua's heatlh reform process, the project supports the development of a family and community-oriented integrated health system, which incorporates a risk assessment / management and gender approach and promotes social participation as well as the development of local initiatives to ensure its sustainability. 01 Jul 2000 30 Jun 2003 HSP 2,478,261*
Agreement PAHO/SIDA on Support To Earthquake in El Salvador Sweden Emergency support to El Salvador in the aftermath of the two earthquakes that struck the country in the first quarter of 2001. 15 Feb 2001 15 Feb 2002 PED 312,500*
Health Education to Children Under 15 HIV/AIDS (Honduras) Sweden Strengthening and systematization of an integrated and multisectorial approach to address the needs of children affected by AIDS and their families. 26 Apr 2001 31 Dec 2002 HCP 266,798*
Technical Coop. in The Area of Social Exclusion From Health Sweden Assessment of the levels of exclusion from health services in four Latin American countries in order to extend social protection in health to several population groups and individuals currently excluded. 01 Apr 2001 28 Feb 2002 HSP 275,229*
             
Local Purchases - Tuberculosis - Bolivia United Kingdom The project will buy the necessary supplies for the government laboratories and first line drugs. 03 Sep 1998 31 Dec 2002 PWR-BOL/ HCP 669,759
Aid To Victims of Hurricane Mitch in Honduras (DFID) United Kingdom To compliment the surveillance system in Honduras. In addition to that, it is deemed necessary to prepare information materials and training for social communicators. 19 Nov 1998 Open PED 100,000
Communicable Disease Control in C. A. (DFID) United Kingdom The project purpose is to significantly reduce the burden caused by communicable diseases, such as TBC, Malaria and Dengue in four Central American Countries (Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador). Also a program of assistance in epidemiological surveillance will be part of the project. 23 Mar 2000 30 Mar 2003 HCP 4,100,000
Communicable Disease Control Project (DFID) United Kingdom The purpose of this project is to reduce the present and future disease burden on the poor from TB and STIs, thereby contributing to the goal of eliminating the poverty caused by these diseases. The main component of this project is to support the National TB Programme and achieve the following outputs:
- improved case detections
- improved case management
- improved national awareness
13 Jun 2000 12 Jun 2003 PWR-BOL/ HCP 3,190,000
Health Development Programme in Montserrat (DFID) United Kingdom The purpose of this project is to enable the Ministry of Health to improve the effectiveness and quality of health services and by so doing achieve the goal of improving the health status of the people of Montserrat. Outputs that will contribute towards this purpose include:
- The implementation of a Health Action Plan, including better trained staff, improved information systems and greater consultation of users;
- The development of health care facilities that meet the needs of service delivery providers and clients
08 Aug 2000 07 Aug 2002 CPC-BAR 297,900
Disaster Relief Coordination Programme 2000 To 2004 United Kingdom Special aid to PED's program 07 Dec 2000 31 Dec 2004 PED 2,138,000
Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in four UK COTs United Kingdom The project will focus on the following aspects:
- Improving HIV/AIDS/CSTD case management and reporting
- Supporting vulnerable groups for behavioral, communication and information intervention
- Improving the capacity for epidemiological surveillance and use of information including health information systems
30 Apr 1999 7 May 2002 CAREC 816,536
             
Measles Elimination United States / USAID Regional Measles eradication project 01 Aug 1996 30 Sep 2002 HVP 10,000,000
Regional Plan for Reduction in Maternal Mortality United States / USAID Improve peri-natal services thereby reducing maternal mortality 04 Dec 1996 30 Sep 2002 HPP 2,250,000
Equitable Access To Basic Health Services United States / USAID Health sector reform 01 Jul 1997 30 Sep 2002 HSP 2,450,000
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) United States / USAID Reduction of childhood mortality through strategic set of interventions 05 Mar 1997 30 Sep 2002 HCP 3,606,864
Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness (1998 - 2003) United States / USAID Emergency preparedness 14 Jul 1998 14 Jul 2003 PED 5,450,870
Expanded Program on Immunization 1992-2002 (USAID) United States / USAID Expand vaccination coverage 01 Mar 1999 31 Dec 2002 HVP 1,818,000
Antimicrobial Resistance in The Americas United States / USAID Improve use of antimicrobial drugs and thereby reduce resistance to these drugs 01 Jul 1999 31 Mar 2003 HCP 6,500,000
Program To Restore Hospital Services To St Kitts & Nevis United States / USAID Hospital service 29 Dec 1999 30 Oct 2001 HSP 1,710,000
Support of The Tripartite Landmine Initiative in C.A. United States / USAID Landmine victim rehabilitation 07 Apr 2000 30 Set 2002 HSP 500,000
Health Improvement for The Immigrants in Costa Rica (Mitch) United States / USAID Multi-intervention initiative to improve health among in marginalized populations 01 Jul 2000 31 Mar 2002 HSP 1,499,835
Increase Immunization Rates in Guatemala United States / USAID Enhance vaccination coverage 03 Aug 2000 31 Dec 2002 HVP 500,000
Special Program for Vaccines and Immunization United States / USAID Immunization and vaccines 22 Sep 2000 30 Sep 2003 HVP 150,000

* The value refers to the amount stated in the agreement and does not reflect the country's currency devaluation