Health information systems (HIS) strengthening for improved public health care and program management in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening health information systems (HIS) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative focuses on enhancing the use of electronic medical records, increasing human resource capacity, securing electronic data exchange, and institutionalizing health care program management to improve public health responses and reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality. This funding opportunity is critical for advancing DRC's health information systems, ultimately leading to better health outcomes across various diseases. Interested applicants can reach out to the grantor at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov, with an estimated total funding of $4 million for the first year and key deadlines including application submission by February 17, 2026, and an anticipated award date of September 30, 2026.