Center for Disease Analysis Foundation Receives $7 Million Grant from the John C. Martin Foundation to Support the Polaris Observatory
Summary
The Center for Disease Analysis (CDA) Foundation is pleased to announce receipt of a $7 million grant from the John C. Martin Foundation to sustain and expand the Polaris Observatory until the end of 2030.The Polaris Observatory serves as the definitive source for global data on hepatitis B and C virus (HBV and HCV) burden, providing insights into the prevalence and distribution of these viruses across countries, regions, and globally. Additionally, it offers pro bono support to national governments, assisting them in developing and implementing elimination programs and strategies to fund for their initiatives.We are deeply grateful for the John C. Martin Foundations unwavering support, expressed Homie Razavi, Managing Director of the CDA Foundation. Their initial funding in 2015 catalyzed the establishment of the Polaris Observatory, and their continuous support has enabled us to sustain our work. The Observatorys programs are supported by a dedicated team of epidemiologists, mathematical modelers, programmers, and decision analysts. We are grateful for the opportunity to support such an impactful and momentous program, said Dr. Lillian Lou, President, Program Director of the John C. Martin Foundation (https://thejcmfoundation.org).CDA Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on accelerating hepatitis B and C elimination through verified epidemiological data, disease burden and economic impact modeling, intervention strategies, innovative financing, and knowledge-sharing partnerships.