Description
Title: A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to achieve sustained control and enhanced prevention to eventually eliminate tuberculosis as a public health threat in Tennessee.
Summary
The document outlines an amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, increasing funding for tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention services. The amendment adds $22,000 to the previous grant amount of $1,540,900, bringing the total to $1,562,900. This funding supports outreach, direct patient care, and treatment compliance efforts aimed at eliminating TB as a public health threat in Tennessee. The grant period extends from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these funds for public health and requires approval from the Nashville City Council. Failure to secure continued funding may result in the discontinuation of TB services.