OpportunityTitle: Cooperative Agreement on Occupational Health with the World Health Organization (WHO):  Implementing World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26 Global Plan of Action for Workers Health 2008-2017
CategoryExplanation: The purpose of this announcement is to increase the operational capacity of WHO to further implement the global plan of action on workers&#146; health by:    a) developing and assessing effectiveness of instruments for strengthening the performance of health systems to address the specific health needs of workers,   b) creating and assessing effectiveness of tools and guidance for healthy workplaces, and   c) establishing and assessing effectiveness of a global observatory for monitoring workers&#146; health     All are critical to achieving globally agreed goals and to continue the progress made during the first five years of the Global Plan of Action 2008-2017.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Only the World Health Organization (WHO) is eligible to apply. Other applicants are not eligible to apply.
Description: The current award will allow WHO to implement the GPA by actively engaging the network of CCs and other partners in scaling up access to basic occupational health services, developing and assessing programs and practical tools for healthy workplaces, and creating and assess the effectiveness of a global observatory for sharing information and monitoring worker health globally. These activities will continue existing efforts to provide consistent sets of policies, interventions, and practical tools for international and national action on workers&apos; health. The support will permit WHO to mobilize additional human and financial resources by strengthening existing networks and by building partnerships.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
GrantorContactText: CDC &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) &lt;br/&gt;Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) &lt;br/&gt;Phone: 770-488-2700