PATH is supporting USAID's response to AI risks in Ukraine. For this work, PATH carried out the following primary activities: conducted a rapid assessment of oblast readiness to respond to an occurrence of AI in Ukraine; purchased personal protective equipment for workers culling birds and diagnostic equipment and reagents for regional veterinary and sanitary epidemiological station laboratories; and provided epidemiological expertise to The Center for Ukrainian Reform Education (CURE) in support of their AI media outreach. In addition, PATH recently assisted the Ministry of Health in preparing and submitting a proposal in response to an HHS/CDC RFA on AI preparedeness.

1. continued procurement assistance to enhance readiness--ie, lab equip and supplies for human and veterinary labs; personal protective equipment 2. surveillance strengthening and outbreak containment; monitoring and evaluation 3. behavior change communications and advocacy; media strategies