USAID/Lesotho Bophelo Bo Botle (Good Health) Activity
ID: 352303Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352303
Timeline
    Description

    The South Africa USAID-Pretoria is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "USAID/Lesotho Bophelo Bo Botle (Good Health) Activity," aimed at enhancing health outcomes in Lesotho through a comprehensive five-year initiative. This program focuses on improving integrated healthcare services, particularly in the areas of HIV and TB control, while also addressing maternal, neonatal, and child health challenges in the districts of Maseru, Thaba Tseka, Mafeteng, and Mohale's Hoek. The initiative is critical in responding to significant public health concerns in Lesotho, including high HIV prevalence and poor maternal and child health statistics, and emphasizes collaboration with local organizations to ensure the sustainability of health programs. Interested applicants, specifically local and regional organizations, must submit their applications by March 15, 2024, at 15:00 Pretoria time, and can contact Audrey Sathekge at asathekge@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Audrey Sathekge Grantor
    0027764310974
    asathekge@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Notice of Funding Opportunity 72067424RFA00006 2.12.24 (1).pdf
    Notice.pdf
    The USAID/Lesotho Bophelo Bo Botle Activity aims to enhance health outcomes in Lesotho through a five-year initiative funded by the U.S. Government. As outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the program targets the improvement of integrated healthcare services focusing on HIV and TB control while addressing maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) challenges across specified districts. Key objectives include optimizing clinical service delivery, strengthening health systems, and sustaining local capacity building through partnerships with local organizations and government. The project responds to significant public health concerns in Lesotho, such as high HIV prevalence and suboptimal maternal and child health statistics. It employs a multi-tiered review process for a single award to eligible applicants who meet defined merit criteria. The initiative emphasizes the transition of responsibilities to local partners, ensuring long-term sustainability of health programs. By fostering collaboration with existing health systems and leveraging data-driven approaches, the Bophelo Bo Botle Activity seeks to effectively reduce morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases, ultimately promoting resilient healthcare services within the community.
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