[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 12966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04814]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Notice of Award of a Single-Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund 
Burkina Faso Ministry of Health

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located 
within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the 
award of approximately $450,000 for Year 1 of funding to the Burkina 
Faso Ministry of Health. to build laboratory and SI capacity to improve 
the provision of HIV testing, treatment, retention in line with HIV 
epidemic control and 95-95-95 targets (95% of HIV-positive individuals 
knowing their status, 95% of those receiving ART [Antiretroviral 
therapy], and 95% of those achieving viral suppression). Funding 
amounts for years 2-5 will be set at continuation.

DATES: The period for this award will be September 30, 2022, through 
September 29, 2027.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trong Ao, Center for Global Health, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC Ghana Office, U.S. 
Embassy, 24 Fourth Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra Ghana, Telephone: 
800-232-6348, Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single-source award will support the 
Burkina Faso Ministry of Health to implement HIV strategic information 
and laboratory strengthening activities in Burkina Faso. The National 
HIV/AIDS control program is one of the specialized programs within the 
Ministry of Health. The Burkina Faso Ministry of Health is in a unique 
position to conduct this work, as it functions under the Directorate of 
Disease Prevention and control of the Ministry and is the mandated 
institution to provide HIV treatment clinical services and guidelines 
in Burkina Faso.

Summary of the Award

    Recipient: Burkina Faso Ministry of Health.
    Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to build 
laboratory and SI capacity to improve the provision of HIV testing, 
treatment, retention in line with HIV epidemic control and 95-95-95 
targets. This award strives to build and strengthen laboratories that 
are equipped with the appropriate diagnostic technologies, trained and 
skilled staff, and systems that can provide efficient services. It will 
also strengthen SI systems, data quality assurance, and staff capacity 
responsible for managing facility-based, survey and surveillance data 
operating at national and subnational levels.
    Amount of Award: The approximate year 1 funding amount will be 
$450,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FYY) 2022 funds, subject to the 
availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at 
continuation.
    Authority: This program is authorized under Public Law 108-25 (the 
United States Leadership Against HIV AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act 
of 2003).
    Period of Performance: September 30, 2022, through September 29, 
2027.

    Dated: March 2, 2022.
Terrance Perry,
Chief Grants Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-04814 Filed 3-7-22; 8:45 am]
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