Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS)
ID: 356765Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Peru USAID-Lima (USAID-PER)

Award Range

$19M - $19M

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/356765
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Dec 20, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) in Peru, aimed at enhancing the country's capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases. This initiative seeks to support three primary objectives: reducing zoonotic disease transmission, improving disease surveillance systems, and developing a skilled health security workforce, with a total funding amount of $19 million anticipated over five years. The SSHS program is critical for addressing significant deficiencies in Peru's health security infrastructure, particularly in light of ongoing challenges such as climate change and migration impacts. Interested organizations must submit their applications by December 20, 2024, and can engage in a Business Day event on November 7, 2024, in Lima to foster networking and collaboration; for further inquiries, contact Dion Glisan at dglisan@usaid.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
dglisan@usaid.gov
Files
Title
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NOFO.bin
Oct 19, 2024, 1:09 PM UTC
NOFO.pdf
Oct 19, 2024, 1:09 PM UTC
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) in Peru. This initiative aims to build Peru's capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases through a $19 million cooperative agreement over five years. The program focuses on three main objectives: improving prevention of zoonotic diseases, enhancing surveillance systems, and building a skilled health security workforce. The eligible applicants include both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, with a minimum cost-sharing requirement of 10%. A Business Day is scheduled for November 7, 2024, to facilitate networking and collaboration among interested parties. Applications must be submitted by December 20, 2024, with guidelines detailed in the NOFO. Overall, the SSHS program aims to strengthen health security in Peru amidst ongoing challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and the impacts of climate change. This effort aligns with broader global health security objectives and emphasizes a One Health approach.
The.pdf
Oct 19, 2024, 1:09 PM UTC
The document presents an analysis on the intersections of Global Health Security (GHS) with Inclusive Development, Migration, Private Sector, and Climate Change in Peru, commissioned by USAID/Peru and conducted by Resilient Development, LLC. The analysis underscores the critical connections between these factors and their implications for health security. Key insights include that inclusive development facilitates equitable access to healthcare, impacting disease prevention and response capabilities. Migration, particularly from Venezuela, strains Peru's healthcare infrastructure and complicates disease surveillance. The private sector has the potential to both bolster and undermine health security through its economic activities. Climate change exacerbates health challenges, influencing outbreaks of infectious diseases and testing the resilience of health systems. The document emphasizes that marginalized communities face significant barriers, limiting their access to healthcare and increasing their vulnerability during health crises. Recommendations call for improved legal enforcement, strengthened healthcare infrastructure, and culturally competent health services to meet the needs of diverse populations. Overall, the analysis illustrates how integrated, regionally cooperative policies are essential for enhancing GHS while promoting sustainable development in Peru.
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