Health Security Activity
ID: 352937Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa (USAID-ETH)

Award Range

$27M - $27M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352937
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Request for Information (RFI) for the Health Security Activity in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing the country's capacity to combat infectious diseases. This initiative seeks feedback on a draft Activity Description and cost-sharing contributions, focusing on reducing morbidity and mortality through a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health. The program is critical for improving Ethiopia's public health infrastructure, particularly in addressing rising zoonotic diseases and strengthening laboratory capabilities, with a total funding amount of $27 million and a deadline for responses set for March 28, 2024. Interested organizations can submit their feedback via email to Tesfaye Wolde at twolde@usaid.gov, with a copy to Deborah Rakowski at drakowski@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    twolde@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    72066324RFI00003_Forecasted NOFO & RFI_Health Security Activity.pdf
    72066324RFI00003_Forecasted.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Request for Information (RFI) for the Health Security Activity in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity against infectious diseases. The RFI invites feedback on a draft Activity Description and cost-sharing contributions, with responses due by March 28, 2024. The Health Security Activity focuses on reducing morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases through a resilient One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health. Emphasizing early disease detection, strengthened lab diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance, and workforce development, the initiative addresses challenges like rising zoonotic diseases due to population growth and climate change. Ethiopia's health system aims to increase its Health Security Index by 2026 while tackling specific diseases like malaria and rabies, particularly in conflict-affected regions. The program aligns with broader USAID objectives, emphasizing local collaboration and sustainability. In summary, USAID seeks to improve public health infrastructure in Ethiopia through a coordinated, comprehensive approach, acknowledging the urgent need for enhanced disease surveillance, laboratory capabilities, and training for health professionals.
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