Notice of Award of a Single-Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund Machakos County Government, Makueni County Government, Kitui County Government, and Nairobi County Government (Represented by Nairobi Metropolitan Services), Kenya, 12965-12966 [2022-04824]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 45 / Tuesday, March 8, 2022 / Notices regional hospitals. The award will improve support to and the coordination of the TB and OIs laboratory network for quality assured diagnosis of TB/DR–TB, including smear microscopy (LED), Lipoarabinomannan Assay (LF–LAM) for the diagnosis and screening of active tuberculosis in people with HIV, solid and liquid culture, and molecular WHOrecommended diagnostic tests (LIPA, Xpert Ultra). 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: Titania Techeira, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC Coˆte d’Ivoire, U.S. Embassy B.P. 730 Abidjan Cidex 03, Telephone: 800–232–6348, Email: iux2@ cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single-source award will strengthen IPCI as the National Reference Laboratory for TB and microbiology tests. This will enable IPCI to better and further sustain the efforts in 27 Anti-Tuberculosis Centers (CATs) and in 16 regional reference laboratories previously supported for decentralized microbiology diagnosis. IPCI is in a unique position to conduct this work as it is the designated laboratory institution in charge of integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) in Cote d’Ivoire by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Scientific Research. IPCI is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of population-based TB, malaria and epidemic disease surveillance, including HIV opportunistic infections, as well as prevention and care policies and interventions. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Summary of the Award Recipient: IPCI. Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to sustain decentralization of HIV-associated microbiology at regional hospitals and to expand interventions to additional regional hospitals. It will improve support to and the coordination of the TB and OIs laboratory network for quality assured diagnosis of TB/DR–TB, including smear microscopy (LED), Lipoarabinomannan Assay (LF–LAM) for the diagnosis and screening of active tuberculosis in people with HIV, solid and liquid culture, and molecular WHOrecommended diagnostic tests (LIPA, Xpert Ultra). Amount of Award: The approximate year 1 funding amount will be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Mar 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 $1,000,000 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: 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. 2022–04790 Filed 3–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Award of a Single-Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund Machakos County Government, Makueni County Government, Kitui County Government, and Nairobi County Government (Represented by Nairobi Metropolitan Services), Kenya Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the award of approximately $1,400,000 for Year 1 of, and an average 1 year award amount of $350,000, funding to the Machakos County Government, Makueni County Government, Kitui County Government, and Nairobi County Government (represented by Nairobi Metropolitan Services). The awards will advance current efforts to attain ownership, leadership, and implementation capacity for HIV services by the Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui County governments, and to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic control through sustainable high-quality comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services. 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: Dr. Lucy Nganga, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, KEMRI Campus, Mbagathi Road—off Mbagathi Way, P.O. Box 606, Village Market, 00621, Nairobi, Kenya. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12965 Telephone: 800–232–6348, Email: hon5@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single-source awards will support Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui County Governments to achieve two goals: (1) Implementation and expansion of comprehensive HIV services with the goal of achieving and maintaining epidemic control, and (2) Strengthening the capacity of Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui county governments’ Department of Health Services to progressively manage, sustain and transition to ownership of HIV service delivery. The 2010 Kenyan constitution (Chapter 11, article 174–176;189) https://www.klrc.go.ke/index.php/ constitution-of-kenya; the Fourth Schedule, Part 2 https://www.klrc.go.ke/ index.php/constitution-of-kenya/167schedules-schedules/fourth-scheduledistribution-of-functions-betweennational-and-the-county-governments and the Kenya Health Act (Act No. 21 2017) https://kenyalaw.org:8181/exist/ kenyalex/actview.xql?actid= No.%2021%20of%202017 prescribed roles for the new county government, whereby each county is responsible for provision of health care services to its residents. Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui County Governments’ Departments of Health Services have the sole mandate to manage and implement Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Counties’ public health response to HIV and implementing partners must work through these entities. CDC’s support to Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui County will directly increase the capacity of Department of Health Services to support long-term sustainable HIV service delivery response in Kenya. Summary of the Award Recipient: Machakos County Government, Makueni County Government, Kitui County Government, and Nairobi County Government (represented by Nairobi Metropolitan Services). Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to advance current efforts to attain ownership, leadership, and implementation capacity for HIV services by the Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui County governments, and to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic control through sustainable high-quality comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services. This will be achieved through health system strengthening and increased coverage of high quality, client-centered comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services, resulting in a E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 12966 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 45 / Tuesday, March 8, 2022 / Notices decrease in HIV incidence and reduction in HIV associated morbidity and mortality. Amount of Award: The approximate year 1 funding amount in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 funds will be, subject to the availability of funds: • Kitui County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is $300,000. • Makueni County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is $300,000. • Machakos County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is $300,000. • Nairobi County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is $500,000. Funding amounts for years 2–5 will be set at continuation. Authority: 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. 2022–04824 Filed 3–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Mar 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 Prevention, CDC Ghana Office, U.S. Embassy, 24 Fourth Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra Ghana, Telephone: 800–232–6348, Email: tfa8@cdc.gov. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Award of a Single-Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund the Southern Provincial Health Office (SPHO), Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO), Western Provincial Health Office (WPHO), and Eastern Provincial Health Office (EPHO) in Zambia Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the award of approximately $57,500,000 for total year 1 of funding, and an average 1-year award amount of $14,375,000, to the Southern Provincial Health Office (SPHO), Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO), Western Provincial Health Office (WPHO), and Eastern Provincial Health Office (EPHO)in Zambia. The awards will provide the Provincial Health Offices (PHOs) with CDC technical assistance and financial support to maintain and sustain the provinces’ overall leadership and oversight for implementing high-impact HIV combination prevention, treatment and support services, including clinical, surveillance, and laboratory services as well as to identify and mitigate emerging disease threats for people living with HIV (PLHIV). 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: Carolina Granados, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 351 Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia, Telephone: 800–232– 6348, Email: hsy7@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single-source award will support the Zambian Ministry of Health to achieve and sustain gains made in HIV epidemic control in four Zambian Provinces, SPHO, LPHO, WPHO, EPHO. The PHOs will provide programmatic oversight, coordination, and direct service delivery in the provision of comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, and support services, while strengthening health systems for sustainability. Broad areas of support include, but are not limited to: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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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 
Machakos County Government, Makueni County Government, Kitui County 
Government, and Nairobi County Government (Represented by Nairobi 
Metropolitan Services), Kenya

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 $1,400,000 for Year 1 of, and an average 1 year 
award amount of $350,000, funding to the Machakos County Government, 
Makueni County Government, Kitui County Government, and Nairobi County 
Government (represented by Nairobi Metropolitan Services). The awards 
will advance current efforts to attain ownership, leadership, and 
implementation capacity for HIV services by the Nairobi, Machakos, 
Makueni and Kitui County governments, and to achieve and sustain HIV 
epidemic control through sustainable high-quality comprehensive HIV 
prevention and treatment services. 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: Dr. Lucy Nganga, Center for Global 
Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, KEMRI Campus, 
Mbagathi Road--off Mbagathi Way, P.O. Box 606, Village Market, 00621, 
Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: 800-232-6348, Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single-source awards will support 
Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui County Governments to achieve two 
goals: (1) Implementation and expansion of comprehensive HIV services 
with the goal of achieving and maintaining epidemic control, and (2) 
Strengthening the capacity of Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui 
county governments' Department of Health Services to progressively 
manage, sustain and transition to ownership of HIV service delivery.
    The 2010 Kenyan constitution (Chapter 11, article 174-176;189) 
https://www.klrc.go.ke/index.php/constitution-of-kenya; the Fourth 
Schedule, Part 2 https://www.klrc.go.ke/index.php/constitution-of-kenya/167-schedules-schedules/fourth-schedule-distribution-of-functions-between-national-and-the-county-governments and the Kenya 
Health Act (Act No. 21 2017) https://kenyalaw.org:8181/exist/kenyalex/actview.xql?actid=No.%2021%20of%202017 prescribed roles for the new 
county government, whereby each county is responsible for provision of 
health care services to its residents. Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and 
Kitui County Governments' Departments of Health Services have the sole 
mandate to manage and implement Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui 
Counties' public health response to HIV and implementing partners must 
work through these entities. CDC's support to Nairobi, Machakos, 
Makueni and Kitui County will directly increase the capacity of 
Department of Health Services to support long-term sustainable HIV 
service delivery response in Kenya.

Summary of the Award

    Recipient: Machakos County Government, Makueni County Government, 
Kitui County Government, and Nairobi County Government (represented by 
Nairobi Metropolitan Services).
    Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to advance 
current efforts to attain ownership, leadership, and implementation 
capacity for HIV services by the Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui 
County governments, and to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic control 
through sustainable high-quality comprehensive HIV prevention and 
treatment services. This will be achieved through health system 
strengthening and increased coverage of high quality, client-centered 
comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services, resulting in a

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decrease in HIV incidence and reduction in HIV associated morbidity and 
mortality.
    Amount of Award: The approximate year 1 funding amount in Federal 
Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 funds will be, subject to the availability of 
funds:
     Kitui County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is 
$300,000.
     Makueni County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is 
$300,000.
     Machakos County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is 
$300,000.
     Nairobi County: Anticipated Year 1 Funding Amount is 
$500,000.
    Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at continuation.
    Authority: 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. 2022-04824 Filed 3-7-22; 8:45 am]
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