Strengthening and modernizing Uganda's sustainable public health systems and workforce in data science, informatics, and surveillance to produce timely, accurate, and integrated data for action

The contract is focused on supporting the Ministry of Health in Uganda in modernizing the country's health data systems and infrastructure through a digital transformation initiative. This effort aims to enhance the capacity for timely epidemic intelligence, particularly for HIV and related health programs, by creating a comprehensive data architecture. The data systems to be developed and integrated include various sources such as general and targeted surveys, electronic medical records, digital registers, clinical surveillance, disease surveillance, laboratory data, commodity and logistics management systems, community data, and human resource management. The goal is to address existing data gaps and improve decision-making capabilities by providing accurate and integrated health data. Additionally, the contract emphasizes the development of digital solutions that strengthen data warehousing, integration, and interoperability, fostering a sustainable and resilient digital health ecosystem. This system is designed to support a smooth transition to local governance, ensuring long-term sustainability beyond the initial implementation phase. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention anticipates fiscal year funding amounting to approximately $30 million for the first year, subject to the availability of funds, with no defined award ceiling. The contract is classified as a forecast opportunity and is intended to bolster Uganda's public health systems and workforce capacity in data science, informatics, and surveillance with the aim of producing timely, accurate, and actionable health data.