Improving Health Security and Building International Health Regulations Core Capacities in the Republic of Uganda
This grant supports Uganda in improving health security by enhancing disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, rapid response, and preparedness systems as identified in the 2023 health security evaluation.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $5,000,000; ~3 awards expected; award ceiling not specified.
Summary: Supports strengthening Uganda’s capacity for rapid detection and effective response to public health threats, focusing on surveillance, laboratory, and preparedness systems.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to strengthen Uganda’s public health security by enhancing its ability to rapidly detect and respond to health threats. The program addresses gaps identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of Uganda’s Global Health Security capacities. Priority areas include improving surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, rapid response mechanisms, and countermeasures for both human and zoonotic diseases. Additional objectives involve advancing multi-sectoral preparedness (including water and multi-hazard readiness), supporting national legislation for health emergencies, establishing a national border health program, and expanding the National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS) for integrated data tracking and response.
