Notice2026-15907
Notice of Award of a Single-Source Grant To Fund HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya
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Published
August 5, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces one award to fund HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya, for approximately $1,000,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at continuation.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-15907]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Notice of Award of a Single-Source Grant To Fund HJF Medical
Research International, Inc., 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 one
award to fund HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya, for
approximately $1,000,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the
availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at
continuation.
DATES: The period for this award will be September 30, 2026, through
September 29, 2031.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT E Azziz-Baumgartner, USPHS,
Global Influenza Branch Chief, Influenza Division, National Center for
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA, Global Influenza Branch,
Phone: 404-639-2555.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single source award will support the
recipient to improve or maintain capacity to conduct seasonal influenza
surveillance and detect and respond to pandemic and novel influenza. In
addition, the activities funded under this award enhance capacity to
detect and respond to novel influenza viruses, such as highly
pathogenic avian influenza, as well as identify outbreaks of severe
respiratory illness syndrome and other infectious disease threats
through both epidemiologic and virologic detection. These activities
will strengthen connections between national institutions, especially
National Influenza Centers, to fully participate in data sharing and
maintain capacity to share specimens, as well as clinical and
epidemiologic data related to influenza circulation.
HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya is in a unique
position to conduct this work, as it is the designated entity
responsible for leading influenza surveillance. It has the expertise to
support health service delivery and oversee the national coordination
of surveillance, preparedness, prevention, and response activities to
all forms of health threats and public health emergencies.
Summary of the Award
Recipient: HJF Medical Research International, Inc., Kenya.
Purpose of the award: The purpose of this award is to support
surveillance and response for pandemic and novel influenza and other
infectious disease threats in Kenya.
Authority: This program is authorized under Sec. Sec. 307 and
317(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242l and 247b(k)).
Period of performance: September 30, 2026, through September 29,
2031.
Jamie Legier,
Chief Grants Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2026-15907 Filed 8-4-26; 8:45 am]
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