This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages grant applications to develop and translate medical technologies aimed at reducing disparities in healthcare access and health outcomes. Appropriate medical technologies should be effective, affordable, culturally acceptable, and deliverable to those who need them.

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to expand the CDC’s network of collaborating institutes for both researches with and technical assistance to neglected tropical diseases-endemic countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This opportunity will focus on research synthesis and operational research aimed at controlling and eliminating selected NTDs and other vector-borne parasitic diseases, as well as approaches to integrated activities that cross health sectors.

The EU's Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme promotes international learning mobility throughout Africa. This programme offers scholarships and support to African students, trainees, and staff, as part of the Youth Mobility for Africa initiative. Join the efforts to enhance education and training opportunities on the African continent and promote it as an appealing destination for learning.