USAID/Afghanistan New Health Activity
ID: 354426Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Afghanistan USAID-Kabul (USAID-AFG)

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/354426
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for a new health initiative in Afghanistan aimed at enhancing equitable access to quality health and nutrition services, particularly for women and children. This Request for Information (RFI) invites organizations and individuals to provide insights and recommendations on addressing critical health challenges, leveraging private sector opportunities, and improving health information access for women and girls. The initiative is crucial in light of ongoing health issues in Afghanistan, including high maternal and infant mortality rates and low vaccination coverage. Responses to this RFI are due by June 7, 2024, and should be directed to Amanullah Baheer at abaheer@usaid.gov. This opportunity is part of the fiscal year 2025 planning and is categorized under discretionary funding with no cost-sharing requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    USAID/ Afghanistan
    (202) 766-0554
    abaheer@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Health Request for Information RFI No. 72030624RFI00006.pdf
    Health.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a new health initiative in Afghanistan aimed at enhancing access to quality health and nutrition services, particularly for women and children. The RFI, referenced as 72030624RFI00006, invites responses from organizations and individuals to inform potential USAID interventions. The background indicates significant health advancements in Afghanistan but highlights ongoing issues such as high maternal and infant mortality rates, acute malnutrition, and low vaccination coverage. USAID seeks input on critical health challenges, opportunities to leverage the private sector, improving health information access for women and girls, and enhancing health services in urban areas. Respondents are expected to provide recommendations on approaches to improve health behaviors, data management, and cross-sectoral contributions to health outcomes, along with suggested geographic targeting. Responses are required by June 7, 2024, and are intended solely for planning as no applications or proposals will be accepted at this stage.
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