The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) was awarded a $7,000,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Assistance Programs for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CFDA 93.945) program. The award period runs from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2029.
Through this Cooperative Agreement, MSDH will work with the CDC and other public/private organizations to plan, develop, integrate, coordinate, and evaluate programs to prevent and control chronic diseases in Mississippi. Key services include enhancing disease surveillance, addressing social determinants of health, and developing public health awareness strategies. MSDH will leverage its extensive experience delivering vital statistics support, conducting clinical studies, performing facility inspections, and aiding public health emergency response to support the goals of this initiative.
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