Population-Based Rapid Surveillance of Birth Defects and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications to strengthen the capacity of existing birth defects surveillance programs. The goal is to respond to emerging threats to mothers and babies as a key component of preparedness. The objectives include expanding birth defects surveillance to include neonatal abstinence syndrome, improving timeliness of surveillance data, leveraging electronic health records and interoperability capabilities, and using surveillance data to improve health outcomes. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Expanding birth defects surveillance to include neonatal abstinence syndrome • Improving timeliness of surveillance data • Leveraging electronic health records and interoperability capabilities • Using surveillance data to improve health outcomes of affected populations • Eligibility is limited to U.S. state, DC, territorial agencies or their Bona Fide Agents • Applicants should possess the capacity and legal authority to collect population-based birth defects data and share it with CDC