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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has renewed the charter for the CDC/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHAC). This renewal extends the committee's charter until November 25, 2026. The committee focuses on providing guidance and recommendations related to the prevention and treatment of these diseases. Jonathan Mermin, M.D., M.P.H., is the designated federal officer for this committee.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request for approval to continue collecting information for the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, which helps 9/11 responders and survivors. A revision to this request includes changes due to a new law expanding enrollment eligibility for additional responders and a new online portal for a Youth Research Cohort. The proposed changes will increase the information collection burden by 1,450 hours annually. The public can comment on these updates within 30 days.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting, as noticed in the Federal Register. Gregory Anderson, a Scientific Review Officer at the CDC, is the contact person for more information. The notice has been authorized by Kalwant Smagh, Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, under the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The reference for this notice is document 2021-00284, published on January 11, 2021.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a data collection project aimed at investigating suicide trends. This project, named "Rapid Response Suicide Investigation Data Collection," will help develop prevention strategies for specific regions or groups where there is an increase in suicides or suicidal behavior. The CDC invites public and agency comments on this proposal, focusing on the necessity, clarity, and methods of data collection, as well as ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites comments on a proposed data collection project called "2024 Marburg Traveler Symptom Monitoring and Feedback." This project involves monitoring the symptoms of travelers coming from an outbreak area in Rwanda to prevent the spread of Marburg virus. The monitoring will last for 21 days, using text messages and web surveys in both English and Kinyarwanda, and aims to help CDC assess risks and take necessary public health measures. The CDC will collect information during public health entry screenings and share it with local health departments to improve the management of diseases and the effectiveness of health-related messages.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced four awards to health organizations in Guinea, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Tanzania. These awards aim to boost public health efforts, including disease surveillance, outbreak response, and laboratory development, over a five-year period from 2025 to 2030. The total funding for these projects amounts to approximately $31 million, with specific allocations for each country's agency. This initiative seeks to strengthen global health readiness and the ability to respond quickly to health emergencies.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) scheduled for April 1-2, 2025. The meeting will be held via web conference and is closed to the public to protect confidential information. It will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to formative research and pilot-testing aimed at preventing intimate partner violence and sexual violence. For more details, contact Carlisha Gentles at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting, held virtually on February 26-27, 2025, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers. This meeting is not open to the public because it could reveal confidential trade secrets and personal information. For additional information, Dan Hartley, the Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have delegated authority to the Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at the CDC to sign Federal Register notices related to committee management activities and meeting announcements. For more information, contact Dr. Rashaun Roberts at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel to review grant applications. This virtual meeting will take place on February 24-25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The meeting is closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data, in compliance with federal regulations. Contact Dan Hartley at the CDC for more information.