Protecting and Improving Global Public Health: Strengthening and Sustaining Public Health Systems in Ghana
This grant supports strengthening Ghana's public health system to better prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats through improved surveillance, laboratory capacity, and workforce development.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $125,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 4
Summary: Supports building and sustaining resilient public health systems in Ghana to detect, prevent, and respond to infectious disease threats.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Center (CDC-GHC) aims to strengthen and sustain public health systems in Ghana. The initiative focuses on building capacity for the identification, prevention, and rapid response to infectious disease threats. It builds upon previous CDC investments in laboratory infrastructure, disease surveillance, emergency response, and workforce development. The program also expands support for surveillance and laboratory capacity in border districts, as well as sequencing and bioinformatics. The expected outcomes are improved prevention of epidemics, early detection of disease threats, and rapid, effective responses to public health emergencies.
