Advancing Infectious Disease Detection and Response in Uganda

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The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is:To conduct and monitor epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory-based projects, surveillance, and research of important diseases in Uganda including but not limited to activities to address acute febrile illness, antimicrobial resistance and hospital acquired infections, respiratory infections and influenza, enteric illnesses, and other public health threats.To incorporate the results of research activities into operational disease detection, prevention, and response or control programs in Uganda and the strengthening of local workforce capacity and dissemination of findings across the region, with partners, and globally.Other areas for research include emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, zoonotic and vector borne diseases; environmental health issues effecting infectious diseases (such as water and air); vaccine-preventable diseases; biosafety and security; and other public health threats of local importance.

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