Strengthening global health security in India to contain public health threats and accelerate outbreak response

This CDC cooperative agreement supports the Government of India in strengthening district, state, and national public‑health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. The effort will transition CDC‑supported Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) initiatives to Indian institutions such as the National Centre for Disease Control, National Health Mission, ICMR, and others. Work focuses on a One‑Health approach aligned with International Health Regulations across five pillars: public‑health workforce development, disease surveillance, laboratory systems, emergency preparedness & response, and antimicrobial resistance. Two awards are anticipated, with a total estimated funding of $5 million. Applicants may be state, local, tribal, nonprofit, or for‑profit entities meeting eligibility criteria. Deliverables include capacity‑building activities, technical assistance, data‑management plans, and regular reporting to CDC. • Strengthen India’s public‑health workforce and training programs • Enhance disease surveillance and reporting mechanisms • Upgrade laboratory diagnostic capacity • Build emergency preparedness and rapid response systems • Combat antimicrobial resistance through stewardship programs • Provide technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation support • Align activities with International Health Regulations and GHSA priorities