Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

This cooperative agreement aims to provide a unified funding framework to strengthen the United States' capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease threats. It targets a broad spectrum of stakeholders including clinicians, healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, institutions, and organizations engaged in patient care and public health. The initiative seeks to improve frontline engagement and public health response through enhanced capacity building, workforce training, and the dissemination of expert guidance that informs effective infection control and disease management strategies. The program prioritizes the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure, communication channels, and emergency response capabilities to address both emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. A significant focus is placed on expanding infection prevention efforts, particularly through education and training related to antimicrobial resistance and infection control practices. Additionally, the agreement supports preparedness activities such as surge staffing and stronger coordination among healthcare and public health entities to enable swift and effective responses during public health emergencies. This initiative is overseen by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases under the Department of Health and Human Services.