IEDCR, UN agency sign $1.6m deal to facilitate disease surveillance, early warning
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The Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Monday signed an agreement to facilitate disease surveillance and early warning in the country.
The initiative is expected to benefit millions of people across Bangladesh, particularly those in climate-vulnerable regions.
They signed the project cooperation agreement on “Strengthen Climate-informed Disease Surveillance and Early Warning System” under the "Global Fund Climate Change & Health Fund for Bangladesh" at IEDCR in the city.
The signing ceremony was officiated by Dr. Tahmina Shirin, Director of IEDCR, and Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh, who signed the document on behalf of their respective organizations, according to a media statement.
IEDCR Director emphasized the importance of promoting climate resilience, health infrastructure and sustainable procurement practices on health, highlighting that this project will play a key role in achieving these goals.
"This project marks a significant step towards strengthening our healthcare infrastructure and emergency response capabilities, ensuring better preparedness and improved healthcare services for the people of Bangladesh, by IEDCR with support from UNOPS, reinforcing Bangladesh’s commitment to global health safety and climate resilience," she said.
UNOPS Bangladesh Country Manager stated, “At UNOPS, we are committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh in building sustainable and resilient health systems."
The Global Fund Climate Change & Health Fund will focus on developing climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure, integrating climate adaptation strategies into health services, and strengthening early warning systems for climate-induced diseases.
The duration of the project will be one year.