Improve and Strengthen the Nigerian National Public Health Institute's Management Capacity and Public Health Functions (360332) Grant FORECAST

Improve and Strengthen the Nigerian National Public Health Institute's Management Capacity and Public Health Functions (360332) Grant

Funder: Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

The grant aims to enhance the management capacity and public health functions of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) by strengthening compliance with International Health Regulations (IHR). With recent evaluations indicating progress, the focus shifts to addressing existing gaps. This initiative will improve the collaboration among various governmental bodies and enhance local response capabilities to health threats, ultimately bolstering Nigeria's public health framework.

The purpose of this NOFO is to strengthen International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) capacities of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC); other Government of Nigeria ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) relevant to the implementation of multi-sectoral response efforts of the IHR; and sub-national public health institutions, such as State Ministries of Health and local government authorities. NCDC recently completed its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) in 2023 and has shown significant improvement from the first JEE in 2017, however several gaps remain. Strengthening NCDC and MDAs health systems and workforce management capacity will further support Nigeria’s ability to work collaboratively using a multisectoral approach to implement the IHR. Strengthening sub-national capacities can improve detection and response to health threats at the local level where they occur.