Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Building Capacity and Networks to Address Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Americas

Post Date

May 9th 2013

Application Due Date

June 24th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

CDC-RFA-CK13-1301

CFDA Number(s)

93.099

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below: Assistance will be provided only to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). No other applications are being solicited. PAHO is the only international and intergovernmental agency qualified to conduct activities under this cooperative agreement because: ╔ The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), headquartered in Washington DC, is an international public health agency that works to improve health and living standards in the Americas. It serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of the United Nations system. As such, PAHO has a unique position among the worldуs health agencies as the lead technical agency for health within the Americas. For additional information, please see http://www.paho.org

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $10000000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The purpose of the program is to assist PAHO in implementing the MOU regarding the International Health Regulations [рMemorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the World Health Organization Regarding Cooperation on Global Health Security Issues,с dated 09/22/2011], including the development and implementation of coordinated plans and networks that enable national governments and regional authorities in the Americas to better address infectious diseases, particularly emerging infections. Specific activities will focus on enhancing the global alert and response systems through improving infectious disease surveillance and response; enhancing knowledge generation, innovation, and tools for improved management that build public health infrastructure and strengthen regional health leadership and collaboration; sharing knowledge, tools and other resources in support of applied epidemiology; strengthening regional and national public health networks to enhance inter-sectorial co-operation for preparedness and management of public health risks; and developing improved infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control strategies.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Agency Contact:

  CDC
  Procurement and Grants Office
  TIMS
  Phone 770-488-2700

• Agency Mailing Address:

  PGO Technical Information Management Section

• Agency Email Address:

  PGOTIM@cdc.gov

• More Information:

  THIS IS NOT AN ACTIVE LINK. PLEASE CLICK ON THE WORDS "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE