Primary Health Care

National Hansen’s Disease Program - Building and Facilities 

Authorizing Legislation - Section 320 and 321 (a) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.

FY 2008 Authorization.......................................................................................................Indefinite
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Statement of the Budget Request - The FY 2008 Budget of $100,000 is an increase of $18,000 above the FY 2007 Continuing Resolution (CR).

Program Description - This activity provides for the renovation and modernization of buildings at the Gillis W. Long Hansen’s Disease Center at Carville, Louisiana to eliminate structural deficiencies under applicable laws in keeping with accepted standards of safety, comfort, human dignity, efficiency, and effectiveness. The projects are intended to assure that the facility provides a safe and functional environment for the delivery of patient care and training activities; and meets requirements to preserve the Carville historic district under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Rationale for the Budget Request - The FY 2008 Budget of $100,000 is an increase of $18,000 above the FY 2007 CR.

Funding levels for National Hansen’s Disease Program buildings and facilities activity during the last five years reflect this effort and are as follows:

erformance Analysis - See the National Hansen’s Disease narrative.