Strengthening tuberculosis (TB) prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance in Asia

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to reduce TB-related morbidity and mortality in India, the Philippines, and Vietnam by strengthening TB case finding, prevention, treatment, and surveillance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates an approximate total fiscal year funding amount of $3,000,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds. The activities implemented will focus on expanding and improving diagnosis of TB infection and TB disease, improving TB preventive treatment outcomes, and strengthening TB surveillance for data-driven decision making, program planning, and public health action. Some key points to consider include: • The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). • The purpose of this NOFO is to reduce TB-related morbidity and mortality in India, the Philippines, and Vietnam. • Activities implemented will focus on expanding and improving diagnosis of TB infection and TB disease. • Improving TB preventive treatment outcomes for all individuals at high risk of developing TB disease. • Strengthening TB surveillance for data-driven decision making, program planning, and public health action. • The CDC will provide technical support and targeted capacity building activities designed to help the recipient develop and conduct program activities based on CDC guidance, operational plan approval, and best practices.