U.S. Navy seeks contractor for Yemen malaria surveillance
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Navy is searching for a contractor to provide data collection and medical surveillance services in Yemen to support investigations into a deadly malaria resurgence. Navy Medicine Research & Development will use the information to assess risks of spread to other regions and potential infection of U.S. forces.
WHO:U.S. Navy (Navy Medicine Research & Development)
WHAT:Soliciting a contractor to supply data collection and medical surveillance services in Yemen for malaria investigations
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM ET
WHERE:Yemen
WHY:A deadly malaria resurgence in Yemen is creating an operational health risk to forward-deployed U.S. forces and could spread elsewhere.
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