Federal Register #2026-15907

CDC Awards Grants for Pandemic and Novel Influenza Surveillance in Kenya and the Balkan Region

This award announcement details the CDC's support for infectious disease surveillance and response in Kenya and the Balkan Region: - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Award Recipients: - HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya - Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region - Purpose and Scope: - Single-source grants to designated national entities for pandemic and novel influenza surveillance and response - Enhance epidemiologic and virologic detection capabilities - Strengthen national institutions and facilitate data and specimen sharing - Funding: - HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya: approximately $1,000,000 for the first year - Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region: approximately $800,000 for the first year - Funding for subsequent years subject to continuation and availability - Products/Services: - No specific products or equipment are being procured - Focus is on service delivery and capacity-building for infectious disease surveillance - Unique Requirements: - Recipients are recognized as the designated national entities for influenza surveillance in their respective regions - Emphasis on improving national and regional coordination for pandemic preparedness

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces a single-source grant award to fund HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya. The award is for approximately $1,000,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the availability of funds, with funding for years 2-5 set at continuation. The grant supports surveillance and response for pandemic and novel influenza and other infectious disease threats in Kenya. The period of performance is from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031.

View original listing