Strengthening global health security through local partnerships in Uganda

This contract aims to enhance Uganda’s capacity for rapid detection and efficient response to health threats, addressing gaps identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of the country's Global Health Security capabilities. The focus areas include strengthening surveillance systems, laboratory services, rapid response mechanisms, and countermeasures for key human and zoonotic diseases. Efforts will integrate water safety and multi-hazard preparedness in alignment with Uganda’s National Action Plan for Health Security. The contract also supports the development of national legislation and the implementation of real-time funding mechanisms for health emergencies, alongside establishing a national border health program. Additionally, the initiative involves deploying a comprehensive electronic platform to expand the National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS), which will link critical components such as surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, notification, emergency response, reporting, and workforce tracking related to priority diseases. By improving coordination and data sharing across these areas, the project seeks to build a resilient health security infrastructure capable of timely addressing emerging public health threats. The contract is managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the Department of Health and Human Services, with a point of contact provided for further inquiries.