OpportunityTitle: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Building Capacity and Networks to Address Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Americas
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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:  &#149; 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&#146;s health agencies as the lead technical agency for health within the Americas. For additional information, please see http://www.paho.org
Description: The purpose of the program is to assist PAHO in implementing the MOU regarding the International Health Regulations [&#147;Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the World Health Organization Regarding Cooperation on Global Health Security Issues,&#148; 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PGO Technical Information Management Section
GrantorContactText: CDC &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;TIMS &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700