Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Center is soliciting cooperative agreements under opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-26-0046 to strengthen Ethiopia's public health systems for the prevention, detection, and response to disease outbreaks. This five-year initiative focuses on achieving International Health Regulation compliance through seven strategic areas: laboratory capacity, workforce development, surveillance, emergency response and management, antimicrobial resistance, immunization, and health information system strengthening. Key objectives include enhancing lab testing networks, supporting the Field Epidemiology Training Program, and expanding the capacity of emergency operations centers. Performance will be measured using timeliness analyses, specifically the 7-1-7 framework for early detection and response. The funding is structured across five components with aggregate ceilings ranging from 2 million to 32.75 million dollars, though only Component 1 core activities are expected to be funded initially. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by October 2, 2026, and require registration in both SAM.gov and GrantSolutions. Awards are based on a rank-order selection from merit reviews, with a preference for local partners who provide official documentation of their legal status in Ethiopia. Recipients must adhere to 2 CFR Part 200 regulations and provide comprehensive project management, risk mitigation, and cybersecurity plans to protect personally identifiable information.