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

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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Building Capacity and Networks to Address Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Americas: 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 inter-sectorial co-operation for preparedness and management of public health risks; and developing improved infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control strategies.

Federal Grant Title:	Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Building Capacity and Networks to Address Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Americas
Federal Agency Name:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant Categories:	Health
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	CDC-RFA-CK13-1301
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	93.099
CFDA Descriptions:	Collaboration with the World Health Organization and its regional offices for global health security and the Internation
Current Application Deadline:	Jun 24, 2013
Original Application Deadline:	Jun 24, 2013
Posted Date:	May 09, 2013
Creation Date:	May 09, 2013
Archive Date:	Jul 24, 2013
Total Program Funding:	$10,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below: Assistance will be provided only to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). No other applications are being solicited. PAHO is the only international and intergovernmental agency qualified to conduct activities under this cooperative agreement because: - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), headquartered in Washington DC, is an international public health agency that works to improve health and living standards in the Americas. It serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of the United Nations system. As such, PAHO has a unique position among the world's health agencies as the lead technical agency for health within the Americas. For additional information, please see http://www.paho.org
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