USAID/Ukraine’s Tuberculosis (TB) Programming - Adapting and Improving TB Activities in Ukraine
ID: 72012124RFI00006Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINEKYIV, UKR

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bd5be461413f43da82351f1f848b46da/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information to enhance its tuberculosis (TB) programming in Ukraine through a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI aims to gather insights from a diverse range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, NGOs, and local organizations, to identify challenges and innovative solutions that align with the Government of Ukraine's National Response Strategy for HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and Substitution Maintenance Therapy (2022-2023). This initiative is particularly critical given the increased incidence of TB exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflict in the region, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by October 14, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the Kyiv RCO Office of Health at kyivrcohealth@usaid.gov.

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    Kyiv RCO Office of Health
    kyivrcohealth@usaid.gov
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    RFI - USAID Ukraine - Adapting and Improving TB Activities in Ukraine ENG and UKR.pdf
    USAID/Ukraine has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on adapting and enhancing its tuberculosis (TB) programming in Ukraine. The RFI seeks insights to support planning and innovation to achieve the objectives set by the Government of Ukraine as outlined in the National Response Strategy for HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and Substitution Maintenance Therapy (2022-2023). USAID invites responses from various stakeholders including healthcare providers, NGOs, and local organizations to identify challenges, innovative solutions, and potential collaborators in TB control efforts. The submission deadline is October 14, 2024, and responses must be structured according to specified requirements. The main objectives include understanding current gaps in TB diagnostics, treatment, and reporting, as well as exploring innovative approaches and new partnerships that could enhance TB control. The document emphasizes the context of increased TB incidence due to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, necessitating a proactive approach to public health. Overall, this RFI serves as a mechanism for gathering relevant information to inform future USAID TB programming and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Ukraine.
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