PEPFAR: Supporting sustainable, accessible, integrated and quality laboratory systems for HIV/TB in Kenya

Building on the past achievements of Kenya’s HIV/TB programs, this NOFO aligns with the country’s vision of universal health coverage and reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. You are expected to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH), county governments, and PEPFAR-funded partners to help ensure universal access to timely, high-quality diagnostic services for the general population, including people living with HIV. Key strategies include:

• Implementing quality assurance programs.
• Strengthening sample referral systems.
• Optimizing diagnostic networks.
• Enhancing equipment efficiency.
• Leveraging information systems for improved data management and patient tracking.
• Prioritizing biosafety and infection prevention protocols.

The activities outlined will promote HIV/TB laboratory systems integration into broader healthcare systems and improve efficiencies through innovative approaches.

To ensure long-term financial stability, this NOFO aims to implement cost[1]recovery systems for lab services and to support local production of lab supplies. By building on existing HIV/TB program achievements, this NOFO

Funding Information 

• Expected total NOFO funding for Year 1: $6,000,000
  • This is the expected total Year 1 funding for all awards made under this NOFO.
• Expected number of awards: 1 to 2
  • The number of awards is subject to available funds and program priorities. Exact amounts for each award under this NOFO will be determined upon award.
  • They plan to award projects for five 12-month budget periods for a five-year period of performance.
• Type: Cooperative agreement

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants:
  • Any and all types of organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply, including but not limited to those listed below.
    • State governments.
    • County governments.
    • City or township governments.
    • Special district governments.
    • Independent school districts.
    • Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
    • Native American tribal governments (federally recognized).
    • Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
    • Native American tribal organizations, other than federally recognized tribal governments.
    • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education.
    • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education.
    • Private institutions of higher education.
    • For-profit organizations other than small businesses.
    • Small businesses.
    • Foreign or non-U.S. based entities.
• Delivery location: While any type of organization may apply, you must conduct the project in Kenya.

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