Strengthening detection, prevention and response to infectious disease threats in Uzbekistan
Currently the Research Institute for Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan (RIEMID) is concluding activities under CDC Co-Ag GH001653 focused on antimicrobial resistance.
RIEMID is designated to be the Center of genetic technologies by the Presidential Decree PP-4790 dated July 27, 202 0. In this regard, CDC would like to work with RIEMID on non-research activities, including establishing a Center for Genome Sequencing of Emerging, Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases by 1) providing training and mentorship to the staff at the Center, 2) purchasing specialized gene sequencing equipment, 3) sharing established methodologies for sequencing of pathogens, 4) analyzing sequencing data, and 5) showing the relevance of sharing data with the global community.
This Center would increase the capacity of Uzbekistan to detect, investigate, and report COVID-19 transmission.
Uzbekistan will have the ability to recognize new strains or mutations of strain of SARS-CoV- 2. Sequencing data would give the country (and others if shared) a deeper understanding of pathogen phylogeny, which can assist in vaccine production.
In addition, CDC would like RIEMID to continue working on AMR surveillance, particularly extend it to the whole country, conduct non-research activities on strengthening the rational use of antimicrobials in the country, introduce genetic surveillance and new systems of rapid identification of bacteria (MALDI-TOF), improve quality of AMR data by assisting implementation of QMS in the bacteriology laboratories and consolidating the AMR data in RIEMID AMR reference center.
RIEMID is designated to be the Center of genetic technologies by the Presidential Decree PP-4790 dated July 27, 202 0. In this regard, CDC would like to work with RIEMID on non-research activities, including establishing a Center for Genome Sequencing of Emerging, Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases by 1) providing training and mentorship to the staff at the Center, 2) purchasing specialized gene sequencing equipment, 3) sharing established methodologies for sequencing of pathogens, 4) analyzing sequencing data, and 5) showing the relevance of sharing data with the global community.
This Center would increase the capacity of Uzbekistan to detect, investigate, and report COVID-19 transmission.
Uzbekistan will have the ability to recognize new strains or mutations of strain of SARS-CoV- 2. Sequencing data would give the country (and others if shared) a deeper understanding of pathogen phylogeny, which can assist in vaccine production.
In addition, CDC would like RIEMID to continue working on AMR surveillance, particularly extend it to the whole country, conduct non-research activities on strengthening the rational use of antimicrobials in the country, introduce genetic surveillance and new systems of rapid identification of bacteria (MALDI-TOF), improve quality of AMR data by assisting implementation of QMS in the bacteriology laboratories and consolidating the AMR data in RIEMID AMR reference center.
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Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems,
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control - CGH
Estimated Funding: $207,000,000
Office: Centers for Disease Control - CGH
Estimated Funding: $207,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
SSH NOFO and Application Form
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Epidemiology, Microbiology, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (RSSPMCEMIPD)
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://mz.usembassy.gov/embassy/maputo/u-s-ambassadors-special-self-help-ssh-program/;
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
wrf3@cdc.gov
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Date Posted:
2021-05-11
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-08-11
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