Boosting Global Health Innovation: New Technologies for Low-Resource Countries.
This Act strengthens USAID's capacity to develop and deploy health technologies specifically designed for low-resource settings, such as areas lacking electricity or clean water. It establishes a Chief Innovation Officer and a dedicated grant program to fund research into vaccines, diagnostics, and tools effective against diseases like HIV, malaria, and emerging pandemics. By improving global disease control, these investments also enhance the health security of the United States.
Key points
Establishes a Chief Innovation Officer for Health within USAID to lead and coordinate global health technology research and development.
Creates a new, separate budget line and a competitive grant program to fund NGOs developing health tools suitable for poor countries.
Focuses on creating accessible and cost-effective technologies to combat major global health threats and prepare for future pandemics.
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