Global Health Center

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About Global Health Security
CDC is a critical part of the U.S. government-wide effort to promote global health security.
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Where We Work
CDC has a network of country and regional offices in over 60 countries.
Data & SurveillanceEnsuring interoperable data and surveillance systems that detect, identify and monitor disease threats and produce high quality, timely data to inform public health action. Laboratory Building public health laboratory systems that rapidly and accurately detect, track and inform public health action Workforce & Institutions Training and developing a multisectoral health workforce and coordinated essential public health services to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats and integrate national public health functions Prevention & Response Developing systems, tools, and processes that enhance response to public health emergencies including implementation of prevention and mitigation strategies and countermeasures to prevent transmission and treat diseases Innovation & Research Supporting research, implementation science and public health evaluations to inform best practices for preventing diseases and countering health threats Policy, Communications & Diplomacy Foster health diplomacy by building relationships that promote the use of evidence-based public health policy, communicate risk, and disseminate prevention messages in response to health threats
CDC's Global Health Strategic Framework
Learn more about CDC's unifying approach to global health efforts across the agency.
CDC is working with international partners to respond to clade I mpox
Clade I Mpox Outbreak Originating in Central Africa
An outbreak of clade I mpox is occurring in Central and Eastern Africa

Our work

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Our Impact
Read more about CDC's global health impact.
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Our Success Stories
Find a collection of global health success stories.

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Global Health Protection
CDC works on the frontlines of global health security to create a safer America and a safer world.
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Global HIV and TB
CDC works to end HIV and TB in partnership with countries supported by PEPFAR.
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Global Immunization
A partner in U.S. government global immunization efforts to stop vaccine-preventable diseases.

Latest success stories