Strengthening public health efforts and partnerships to protect and improve health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grant FORECAST

Strengthening public health efforts and partnerships to protect and improve health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grant

FORECAST

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

This funding opportunity aims to enhance public health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by continuing Global Health Security initiatives. It focuses on improving epidemic prevention, early detection of public health threats, and strengthening response capabilities to infectious diseases. Collaboration with local health ministries is essential for achieving these goals, ensuring a robust health infrastructure that can respond effectively to both natural and man-made health crises.

Overview

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks to build upon activities funded by CDC to support Global Health Security (GHS) in the Democratic Republic of Congo through implementation of programs and activities that focus on protecting and improving health globally through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions. The main outcomes of this NOFO are the following: Improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; Improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting, characterizing, and reporting emerging public health threats;Improve capacity of rapidly and effectively responding to infectious diseases and public health threats of international concern.

Eligibility

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