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CDC-GHC Cooperative Agreement for Strengthening Health Security in Uganda

This opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control-GHC aims to enhance Uganda's ability to detect and respond to health threats through local partnerships and capacity building. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control-GHC (CDC-GHC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Strengthening Uganda's health security capacities, including: - Surveillance and laboratory improvements - Rapid response and countermeasures for priority human and zoonotic diseases - Support for national legislation and real-time emergency funding - Establishment of a national border health program - Expansion of the National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS) - Rollout of a functional electronic platform linking surveillance, laboratory, notification, emergency response, and workforce tracking data - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multi-sectoral preparedness support - Operationalization of real-time funding for health emergencies - Integration of surveillance and response systems - No specific product part numbers or quantities are listed - Funding and Awards: - Total program funding: $5,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 3

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to strengthen Uganda's capacities for rapid detection and effective response to health threats. It focuses on addressing gaps identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of Uganda's Global Health Security capacities, including surveillance, laboratory, rapid response, and countermeasures for priority human and zoonotic diseases. The program supports national legislation and operationalization of real-time funding for health emergencies, establishment of a national border health program, and expansion of the National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS).

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