Public Health Center Of The Ministry Of Health Of Ukraine

The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine is a foreign government entity that provides public health services, including epidemiological and laboratory support, through federal grant awards. It has been registered in SAM.gov, the U.S. government's vendor database, since 2017.

Through prime federal grant awards from agencies like the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Center has provided services aimed at combating weapons of mass destruction, strengthening national HIV prevention and treatment programs, enhancing epidemiological surveillance systems, and implementing laboratory quality management systems. Specific activities include epidemiologic and molecular characterization of potential biological threat agents, influenza surveillance and response, HIV testing and treatment support, policy development, data analysis, and workforce training. The Public Health Center has collaborated with U.S. universities like the University of Washington and University of Florida as sub-award recipients on projects related to assisted partner services for HIV testing and arbovirus monitoring. With funding ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars per award, the Public Health Center plays a crucial role in strengthening Ukraine's public health capabilities through capacity building, research, and service delivery supported by U.S. federal grants.