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42 U.S. Code § 247b-23. National strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-borne diseases
(a) In generalThe Secretary shall—
(1)
(A) ensure the development and implementation of a national strategy to address vector-borne diseases, including tick-borne diseases, that—
(i)
identifies and assesses gaps and any unnecessary duplication in federally-funded programs; and
(ii)
identifies strategic goals to address such diseases and appropriate benchmarks to measure progress toward achieving such goals; and
(B)
update such strategy, as appropriate; and
(2)
coordinate programs and activities, including related to data collection, research, and the development of diagnostics, treatments, vaccines, and other related activities, to address vector-borne diseases, including tick-borne diseases, across the Department of Health and Human Services and with other Federal agencies or departments, as appropriate.