Strengthening global health security through local partnerships in Uganda

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled Strengthening global health security through local partnerships in Uganda. This five-year cooperative agreement aims to expand Uganda's capacity to detect and respond to health threats, specifically addressing gaps identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation and aligning with the second National Action Plan for Health Security. The project focuses on enhancing health emergency management, human resources, national laboratory systems, and surveillance. Key objectives include the operationalization of real-time funding for emergencies, the establishment of a national border health program, and the deployment of the National Integrated Surveillance System to support a One Health approach. The funding structure is divided into five components, with ceilings ranging from 5 million to 20 million dollars, totaling a potential value of up to 65 million dollars. While budgets for all components are required, initial funding is expected to focus on core global health security priorities. Applications are due by August 14, 2026, via Grants.gov, and awards are expected to begin on September 30, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted scale focusing on the evaluation and performance measurement plan, background and approach, and organizational capacity. Recipients must adhere to strict reporting schedules, including the submission of a data management plan and a performance measurement plan within six months of the award.