Arakisa (Digital Health, Information Systems, and Data Use)
ID: 356004Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Madagascar USAID-Antananarivo (USAID-MAD)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356004
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) to enhance Madagascar's national digital health capabilities, specifically focusing on health information systems and data use strategies. The RFI aims to gather insights from various organizations to strengthen the Ministry of Public Health's digital strategy, improve data management, and evaluate the impact of digital health initiatives, addressing challenges such as limited governance and fragmented systems. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their responses by September 16, 2024, following specific guidelines outlined in the provided template, with all submissions serving solely for planning purposes and not leading to any binding agreements. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Johanesa N Rakotoniaina at jrakotoniaina@usaid.gov or by phone at 00261334432000.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johanesa N Rakotoniaina Grantor
    00261334432000
    jrakotoniaina@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI
    RFI.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) to enhance Madagascar’s national digital health capabilities. The RFI invites organizations to provide insights on advancing health information systems (HIS) and data use strategies aimed at improving public health outcomes. USAID encourages responses from diverse organizations, emphasizing that submissions will purely inform planning and design efforts, without leading to a binding agreement or preferential treatment for future solicitations. Key objectives include strengthening the Ministry of Public Health's digital strategy, improving data management, and evaluating the impact of digital health initiatives. Respondents are asked to address challenges such as limited governance of digital health and fragmented systems while providing recommendations for sustainable solutions. The RFI encourages discussions on future trends, barriers to success, localization efforts for local partnerships, and monitoring and learning strategies to assess the proposed activities effectively. Organizations interested in participating must adhere to specific response guidelines in the provided template and submit their inputs by the deadline of September 16, 2024. This initiative aligns with USAID's broader vision for digital health and its commitment to leveraging local capacity for sustainable development.
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