Strengthening India’s integrated HIV/STI tiered laboratory network through continuous quality improvement, surveillance, and laboratory data management under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
ID: 355471Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

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/355471
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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at strengthening India's integrated HIV/STI laboratory network through continuous quality improvement, surveillance, and laboratory data management under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative focuses on optimizing diagnostic networks, expanding viral load testing, achieving ISO accreditation, and enhancing patient-centered testing approaches to address health disparities within the country. This program is crucial for improving laboratory capacities and ensuring timely diagnosis, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable populations in India. Interested applicants, including governmental entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, must submit their applications by February 25, 2025, with an anticipated funding amount of $1 million for the first year, subject to performance and availability of funds. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov.

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    pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
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    The Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at strengthening India’s integrated HIV/STI laboratory network through comprehensive quality improvement and data management under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The application deadline is February 25, 2025, with an expected award date of September 30, 2025. Eligible applicants include governmental entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, with a focus on projects conducted within India. The initiative seeks to optimize diagnostic networks, expand viral load testing, achieve ISO accreditation, and enhance patient-centered testing approaches addressing health disparities. A total funding of $1 million is anticipated for the first year, with the possibility of funding for additional budget periods based on performance. The program emphasizes collaboration with the Ministry of Health and local partners to enhance laboratory capacities, ensure timely diagnosis, and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Key performance measures involve continuous quality improvement in laboratory services, expansion of testing capabilities, and integration within the broader healthcare system. Applicants are urged to prioritize strategies that improve accessibility and quality of diagnostic services while addressing existing health disparities.
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