Expanding global health security though local partnerships in Tanzania

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the Department of Health and Human Services, is partnering with the Tanzania government to advance global health security by supporting the implementation of the Global Health Security Agenda. This initiative builds on Tanzania’s completion of the Joint External Evaluation and its subsequent launch of a costed National Action Plan for Health Security, which emphasizes a multi-sectoral approach to strengthening public health systems. The program focuses on enhancing biosurveillance networks connected to real-time information sharing platforms to detect and predict health threats, particularly at points of entry, while expanding the capacity of national and subnational emergency operation centers to respond effectively to outbreaks. It also aims to upgrade national laboratory systems to ensure accurate and timely detection of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic threats, all while adhering to strict biosafety and biosecurity standards. A critical component includes establishing timely and transparent reporting mechanisms for disease emergencies to both national and international authorities, and cultivating a skilled workforce of disease detectives and laboratory scientists to sustain these efforts long term. The opportunity is made available through solicitation number CDC-RFA-JG-26-0052, posted on August 3, 2026, with proposals due by October 2, 2026. The funding is issued by the CDC’s Global Health Center under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is intended for organizations capable of working in close collaboration with Tanzanian authorities. While the place of performance is in Tanzania, the managing office is based in the United States, with inquiries directed to the point of contact listed at dghpnofos@cdc.gov or 404-353-0319. This solicitation is open to all eligible applicants without set-aside restrictions and supports the broader objective of building resilient health systems in partner nations to meet international health regulations and prevent global health threats.