Direct Contracting by WHO for technical assistance in implementing public health emergency strengthening activities of the Ministry of Health.

This contract award details the direct engagement of the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide crucial technical assistance. The objective is to support the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening the public health emergency response capabilities of the Ministry of Health. This initiative is part of the "Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program Using the Multiphase Programmatic Approach" (Project ID: P180127), funded by an IDA Credit (IDA-E2280). The procurement method used was Direct Selection (Reference: 36/C/HERR/2025). The contract duration is 12 months, commencing with the notification of award issued on March 22, 2026. This collaboration underscores the commitment to enhancing national capacity to prepare for, respond to, and build resilience against public health emergencies, ensuring a more robust health security framework. The direct contracting of WHO leverages their specialized expertise and global network to effectively bolster the Ministry of Health's operational readiness and strategic planning in this critical area.

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in Eastern and Southern Africa, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the health and medical services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.