Building and Improving Integrated Laboratory Capacity and Quality Services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
ID: 350477Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control - CGH (HHS-CDC-CGH)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350477
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at building and improving integrated laboratory capacity and quality services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This initiative seeks to establish and operationalize laboratory and diagnostic networks to enhance access to quality diagnostics and laboratory services critical for the effective management of HIV and related diseases, including tuberculosis. The program is essential for achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in DRC and will focus on implementing quality improvement programs and strengthening HIV testing activities across PEPFAR-supported health zones. Interested applicants should have relevant experience and knowledge of PEPFAR regulations, with applications due by 11:59 PM ET on February 20, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov, with an anticipated total funding amount of $3,500,000 for the first year.

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    pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
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