Notice of Award of a Sole Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund International Panel Physicians Association INC (IPPA), 8431-8432 [2024-02503]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / Notices comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services, health service delivery models, and health systems in Kenya, Mozambique and West AfricaSenegal. Funding amounts for years 2– 5 will be set at continuation. DATES: The period for these awards will be September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2029. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Appolonia Aoko, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S Embassy, United Nations Avenue, P.O. Box 606, Village Market, 00621, Nairobi, Telephone: 254–710–602–785, Email: luo7@cdc.gov; Scott Salo, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Avenida Marginal nr 5467 Sommerschield, Distrito Municipal de KaMpfumo Caixa Postal 783 CEP 0101– 11 Maputo, Moc ¸ambiqu), Telephone: 404–553–7439, Email: evf1@cdc.gov; Raimi Ewetola, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Embassy, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Sector 15, Ouaga 2000. Rue 15.873, Telephone: 0022675696420, Email: hcx6@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These sole source award(s) will achieve and sustain HIV/TB epidemic control through sustainable high-quality comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services, health service delivery models, and health systems in Kenya, Mozambique and West Africa-Senegal. Kisumu County GovernmentDepartment of Health Service is in a unique position to conduct this work as the 2010 Kenyan constitution prescribed roles for the county governments, whereby each county is responsible for provision of health care services to its residents. Accordingly, in this devolution of health service delivery to the county level, Kisumu County Department of Health Service has the sole mandate to manage the public health response to HIV/AIDS in the county. Another county government is not allowed to implement services within Kisumu County. Servic¸os Provincial de Sau´de Gaza is in a unique position to conduct this work given that the Servic ¸os Provincial de Sau´de in Mozambique are government organizations established by law and mandated to plan, coordinate, and supervise all healthrelated activities at the tertiary and secondary level, including HIV/AIDS activities, within their provincial jurisdiction. The Servic ¸os Provincial de Sau´de is the Provincial Agency of the State Apparatus, which according to the principles, objectives, and tasks defined by the Government of Mozambique VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Feb 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 directs and ensures the execution of health activities at the provincial level. Servic¸os Provincial de Saude Nampula is in a unique position to conduct this work as it is the dedicated government entity delegated by Mozambican Government which oversees the health portfolio including HIV and TB services in the province of Nampula. In Mozambique, the governmental public health infrastructure is organized into the central or national entity (Ministry of Health or the Provincial Health Directorates) that implement activities at the primary healthcare level, and the Provincial Health Service (Servic¸os Provincial de Saude), that lead all health services within the province. MHSA is in a unique position to conduct this work, as it is responsible for administrating government-provided health services and implementing national government policies on health care and public health in Senegal. The MHSA is the only entity authorized by the government of Senegal to provide and manage comprehensive health services within the country in accordance with approved national policies. Summary of the award: Recipient: Kisumu County Government-Department of Health Services, Servic¸os Provincial de Sau´de Gaza, Servic¸os Provincial de Saude Nampula and Senegal Ministry of Health and Social Action (MHSA). Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to achieve and sustain HIV/TB epidemic control through sustainable high-quality comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services, health service delivery models, and health systems in Kenya, Mozambique and West Africa-Senegal. Amount of Award: For Kisumu County Government-Department of Health Services, the approximate year 1 funding amount will be $500,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FYY) 2024 funds, subject to the availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2–5 will be set at continuation. Amount of Award: For Servic ¸os Provincial de Sau´de Gaza, the approximate year 1 funding amount will be $8,000,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FYY) 2024 funds, subject to the availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2–5 will be set at continuation. Amount of Award: For Servic ¸os Provincial de Saude Nampula, the approximate year 1 funding amount will be $2,500,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FYY) 2024 funds, subject to the availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2–5 will be set at continuation. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8431 Amount of Award: For MHSA, the approximate year 1 funding amount will be $800,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FYY) 2024 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) [22 U.S.C. 7601, et seq.] and Public Law 110–293 (the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008), and Public Law 113–56 (PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013). Period of Performance: The period for this award will be September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2029. Dated: January 24, 2024. Jamie Legier, Acting Director, Office of Grants Services, Acting Chief Grants Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–02504 Filed 2–6–24; 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 Sole Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund International Panel Physicians Association INC (IPPA) 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 $100,000, with an expected total funding of approximately $500,000 over a 5-year period, to International Panel Physicians Association Inc. The award will secure the services of IPPA to facilitate communication and training on the technical instructions that govern the pre-departure health assessment and treatment of U.S.-bound immigrants and refugees. DATES: The period for this award will be September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2029. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christie Cornell, Immigrant Refugee Health Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329, Telephone: 470– 895–2030, Email: qrk5@cdc.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1 8432 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / Notices The sole source award will allow IPPA to support panel physicians and their staff to perform health assessment and management activities in immigrants and refugees bound for the U.S. IPPA has established a framework and mechanisms to develop and implement training opportunities. IPPA has demonstrated its ability to coordinate and implement education and training to improve the immigrant medical exam. International Panel Physicians Association Inc is in a unique position to conduct this work, as it is the only qualified non-governmental organization with the technical and administrative capacity to conduct the specific set of activities needed to support the transfer of information to CDC/Division of Global Migration Health regarding overseas health assessment of U.S.-bound refugee populations for T.B. and infectious disease prevention and control activities. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of the Award Recipient: International Panel Physicians Association. Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to secure the services of IPPA to facilitate communication and training on the technical instructions that govern the pre-departure health assessment and treatment of U.S.-bound immigrants and refugees. Amount of Award: The approximate year 1 funding amount will be $100,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 funds, with a total estimate of $500,000 for the 5-year period of performance, subject to availability of funds. Authority: This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, Sections 307 and 317(k)(1) [42 U.S.C. 242l and 247b(k)(1)], as amended. Period of Performance: September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2029. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Dated: January 24, 2024. Jamie Legier, Acting Director, Office of Grants Services, Acting Chief Grants Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–02503 Filed 2–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Feb 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Award of a Sole Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS), Rwanda Biomedical Center, South African Medical Research Council, South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC), Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS), President’s Office— Regional Administration and Local Government (PO–RALG), and Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) 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(s) of approximately $8,000,000 for Year 1 funding to MOHSS, $4,000,000 for Year 1 funding to Rwanda Biomedical Center, $3,000,000 for Year 1 funding to South African Medical Research Council, $3,000,000 for Year 1 funding to SANAC, $500,000 for Year 1 funding to TACAIDS, $500,000 for Year 1 funding to PO– RALG, and $6,000,000 for Year 1 funding to VAAC. The(se) award(s) will strengthen comprehensive and integrated service delivery for prevention, implement strategies and activities that strengthen local entities, support the coordination, management, and monitoring of multi-sectoral implementation, foster the government’s capacity to provide comprehensive management of the HIV program, and implement a sustainable and qualityassured HIV diagnostic, testing, and health information management program in Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Funding amounts for years 2–5 will be set at continuation. DATES: The period for these award will be September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2029. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Monroe, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC Namibia, Private Bag 12029, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, Namibia, Telephone: 404.639.1523, Email: ihd2@cdc.gov. Antyme Kayisabe, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Embassy Kigali; 30KG 7 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Avenue (Kacyiru); P.O. Box 28 Kigali, Rwanda, Telephone: 788.382.114, Email: hqq9@cdc.gov. Rehmeth Fakroodeen, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 100 Totius Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria,0181, Telephone: 278.252.43786, Email: wzv0@cdc.gov. Rachael Joseph, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 100 Totius Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria,0181, Telephone: 27 822544430, Email: vie5@cdc.gov. Angela Schaad, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2448 Luthuli Road Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, Telephone: 404.718.3639, Email: kin7@cdc.gov. Amy Bailey, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5th/Floor Tung Shing Building, No 2, Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam, Telephone: 011842439352692, Email: fue8@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The(se) sole source award(s) will maintain HIV and achieve TB epidemic control and strengthen public health systems and security, implement evidence-based decision-making, technical leadership, and coordination of quality HIV prevention and care and treatment (C&T) services, strengthen systems and processes at multiple health system levels, support coordination and implementation of United States Government (USG)-funded public health activities, and ensure the quality of HIV diagnostics and testing, track the quality of services to persons living with HIV (PLHIV) on treatment, and monitor the cascade progression to HIV epidemic control in Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Vietnam. MOHSS is in a unique position to conduct this work, as it is the sole government entity charged with the operation of Namibia’s public healthcare system. It is the only body authorized by law to develop and implement health policies in the public health sector, and to enforce national health laws in the public and private healthcare sectors. As the government ministry with exclusive authority over the healthcare system, it is the only organization in Namibia eligible to receive direct government-togovernment support for the HIV/AIDS activities proposed by CDC. Rwanda Biomedical Center is in a unique position to conduct this work, as it develops policies and regulations for medical laboratories, conducts specialized testing, monitors the performance and operation of other E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8431-8432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02503]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Notice of Award of a Sole Source Cooperative Agreement To Fund 
International Panel Physicians Association INC (IPPA)

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 $100,000, with an expected total funding of 
approximately $500,000 over a 5-year period, to International Panel 
Physicians Association Inc. The award will secure the services of IPPA 
to facilitate communication and training on the technical instructions 
that govern the pre-departure health assessment and treatment of U.S.-
bound immigrants and refugees.

DATES: The period for this award will be September 1, 2024, through 
August 31, 2029.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christie Cornell, Immigrant Refugee 
Health Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton 
Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329, Telephone: 470-895-2030, Email: [email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The sole source award will allow IPPA to 
support panel physicians and their staff to perform health assessment 
and management activities in immigrants and refugees bound for the U.S. 
IPPA has established a framework and mechanisms to develop and 
implement training opportunities. IPPA has demonstrated its ability to 
coordinate and implement education and training to improve the 
immigrant medical exam.
    International Panel Physicians Association Inc is in a unique 
position to conduct this work, as it is the only qualified non-
governmental organization with the technical and administrative 
capacity to conduct the specific set of activities needed to support 
the transfer of information to CDC/Division of Global Migration Health 
regarding overseas health assessment of U.S.-bound refugee populations 
for T.B. and infectious disease prevention and control activities.

Summary of the Award

    Recipient: International Panel Physicians Association.
    Purpose of the Award: The purpose of this award is to secure the 
services of IPPA to facilitate communication and training on the 
technical instructions that govern the pre-departure health assessment 
and treatment of U.S.-bound immigrants and refugees.
    Amount of Award: The approximate year 1 funding amount will be 
$100,000 in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 funds, with a total estimate 
of $500,000 for the 5-year period of performance, subject to 
availability of funds.
    Authority: This program is authorized under the Public Health 
Service Act, Sections 307 and 317(k)(1) [42 U.S.C. 242l and 
247b(k)(1)], as amended.
    Period of Performance: September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2029.

    Dated: January 24, 2024.
Jamie Legier,
Acting Director, Office of Grants Services, Acting Chief Grants 
Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2024-02503 Filed 2-6-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P

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