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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting will take place via web conference on April 29-30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications, and it is closed to the public due to the possible discussion of confidential information and personal privacy concerns. For further details, individuals can contact Carlisha Gentles, the Scientific Review Officer at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue a project named the "Drug Overdose Response Investigation (DORI) Data Collections." This project helps CDC respond quickly to state and local requests for data to control local drug overdose epidemics, particularly involving prescription drugs like opioids and illicit drugs such as heroin. The CDC will use collected data to understand trends, risk factors, and affected groups to guide states on ways to manage these issues. Comments from the public are being solicited to assess the project's necessity, methods, and costs, with a deadline for feedback set 30 days from this notice's publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding around $1.5 million, with a total of about $7.5 million expected over five years, to the University of Oslo. This funding will help improve global health by enhancing public health surveillance and response systems worldwide, building capacity to better detect and respond to disease outbreaks. The project focuses on improving the DHIS2 software, a critical tool for public health data management, which is uniquely maintained by the University of Oslo. The award period runs from September 2025 to September 2030.

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 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 seeking public comments on a proposal concerning the collection of information related to COVID-19 tests for airline passengers entering the United States. This proposal requires passengers to present either a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before their flight or documentation of recovery from the virus. There are some exemptions, such as for certain federal personnel and urgent humanitarian cases. The CDC aims to prevent COVID-19 transmission while acknowledging the potential costs and efforts involved in implementing these requirements.

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) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project focused on Brucella spp. Rough Strains as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance public health response. This project aims to collect specimens and clinical information from individuals exposed to or infected by these bacteria. The data gathered will help in creating sensitive diagnostic tools and improving the understanding of immune responses to this strain. The CDC encourages anyone interested to submit comments by March 29, 2021.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on draft recommendations for HIV screening in clinical settings. This update aims to revise parts of the 2006 guidelines, including changes like removing the upper age limit for testing, encouraging the use of automated tools to support HIV screening, and emphasizing that anyone who requests a test should be tested. The goal of these recommendations is to improve early diagnosis, ensure patients are linked to care, and reduce HIV transmission. CDC invites feedback on these proposals, focusing on their clarity, effectiveness, and potential impact on healthcare providers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on their "Operational Readiness Review 2.0" information collection project, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This project assesses the public health emergency preparedness of 62 jurisdictions, including major cities, to ensure they are ready to handle health emergencies. The public has 30 days to provide comments on whether the information collected is essential, accurate, and efficient. The CDC uses this data to identify strengths and challenges in preparedness programs and improve responses to public health threats.