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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) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a new information collection project titled “Comprehensive Evaluation of the Implementation and Uptake of the CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.” This project aims to assess how the updated 2022 guideline is being adopted and its effects on pain management practices. The CDC is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection. The agency intends to use a mixed-method approach to understand changes in opioid prescribing habits and their impact on healthcare providers and patients.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, will hold a virtual meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) on February 10-11, 2021. This meeting will discuss systematic reviews and topics such as Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity, and Health Equity/Social Determinants of Health. The public can attend the meeting by registering in advance, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during specific segments. The CPSTF, an independent panel, focuses on identifying programs that enhance public health by evaluating evidence and issuing recommendations, which are informative rather than mandatory.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a notice of a closed meeting. This notice explains that the Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Kalwant Smagh, has the authority to sign Federal Register notices regarding meetings and other management activities, applicable to both the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. For further information, Marilyn Ridenour, a Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted via telephone.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding around $20 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), with the total expected funding to reach approximately $100 million over five years. This funding will help CDC and WHO work together to improve the world's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent infectious diseases. The focus is on building infrastructure and preparing for disease outbreaks, using WHO's global network to support these efforts. The award period is from September 2025 to September 2030.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a closed meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025. This meeting, which will be conducted via teleconference, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to the incidence of epilepsy among children in the United States. The meeting is closed to the public due to the discussion of confidential information such as trade secrets and personal information. Dr. Catherine Barrett is the contact person for further information regarding the meeting.

The document announces a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel, hosted by the CDC. This meeting, scheduled for June 22-24, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT via web conference, will review and evaluate grant applications related to violence prevention strategies aimed at reducing youth violence. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal privacy associated with the grant applications. Dr. Mikel Walters is the contact person for further information regarding the meeting.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking for public and federal agency comments on a proposed data collection initiative about absenteeism in schools due to influenza-like illnesses and the spread of influenza within student households. This initiative is part of an effort to better understand how influenza spreads in communities, especially from school children to their families, and aims to improve guidelines for future pandemics. Comments must be submitted by April 30, 2021. The CDC highlights that this research could provide valuable insights for public health strategies during pandemics, and the Office of Management and Budget will review the project's necessity and methodology.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced the renewal of the charter for the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. This committee's charter has been extended for two years, lasting until January 19, 2023. This notice was made in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. For more information, interested parties can contact Koo-Whang Chung at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced funding awards to support public health initiatives in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The awards, totaling approximately $32.5 million over five years, aim to improve disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health preparedness in these countries. Each recipient government entity will use the funds to enhance laboratory systems, emergency management, and training of health professionals to better handle health crises. The program is designed to strengthen global health security by building capacity within these countries to quickly detect and respond to public health threats.