Project Grant R21TW012889
Award Date
8/19/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$362K
Federal Agency
Fogarty International Center
Federal Grant Program
93.989
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Uganda
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