Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Building Capacity and Networks to Address Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Americas

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-CK13-1301 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.099Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-CDCClosing Date: Jun 24, 2013Award Ceiling: $0Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: May 09, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: The purpose of the program is to assist PAHO in implementing the MOU regarding the International Health Regulations [“Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the World Health Organization Regarding Cooperation on Global Health Security Issues,” dated 09/22/2011], including the development and implementation of coordinated plans and networks that enable national governments and regional authorities in the Americas to better address infectious diseases, particularly emerging infections. Specific activities will focus on enhancing the global alert and response systems through improving infectious disease surveillance and response; enhancing knowledge generation, innovation, and tools for improved management that build public health infrastructure and strengthen regional health leadership and collaboration; sharing knowledge, tools and other resources in support of applied epidemiology; strengthening regional and national public health networks to enhance...
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