North Dakota receives more than 7.5 million dollars in federal funding for public health and medical research programs
Bismarck, North Dakota – North Dakota will receive more than $7.5 million in federal funding to strengthen several public health programs, including efforts focused on disease prevention, cancer control, diabetes, cardiovascular health, tuberculosis prevention, and biomedical research.
The funding was announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will support multiple state agencies and universities working to improve health outcomes for residents across North Dakota.
Funding will support disease prevention and medical research
The largest grant, totaling $2,697,431, was awarded to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen the state’s ability to prevent and respond to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Another $2,143,709 will help expand cancer prevention and control programs operated by the department, while $982,495 has been designated to improve cardiovascular health initiatives.
The department will also receive $850,000 to support diabetes prevention efforts aimed at people considered to be at higher risk of developing the disease.
In addition, the University of North Dakota was awarded $420,000 to help operate and maintain the North Dakota Cancer Registry, an important resource used to collect and monitor cancer data across the state.
North Dakota State University will receive $310,211 to advance biomedical research while strengthening research training opportunities.
Another $104,468 will go to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to enhance tuberculosis prevention efforts.
Federal officials said the combined funding, totaling $7,508,314, is intended to strengthen public health infrastructure, improve disease prevention programs, expand research efforts, and support long-term health initiatives that benefit communities throughout North Dakota.
