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Apr. 27, 2026

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Preventing Outbreaks Overseas Protects Americans at Home

CDC deployed dozens of staff to support response efforts critical to outbreak containment.

From stopping Ebola outbreaks in their tracks to using cutting-edge genomics to trace salmonella, this issue highlights real-world success stories of how CDC and partners safeguard lives around the world and protect Americans from disease threats before they reach the U.S.

By building sustainable infrastructure, modernizing health systems, investing in workforce, enhancing scientific rigor, and empowering local communities to lead, CDC’s work around the world is proof that investing in global health security protects America.

Keep Reading Success Stories

Another Battle Won Against Ebola

A laboratory sample test tube with the text "Ebola test" is held by two hands with blue gloves. The background shows a medical record paper and a stethoscope. — CDC provided guidance to ensure that patient samples were collected and transported safely, results were confirmed quickly, and laboratory scientists adhered to biosafety standards to keep them safe while maintaining testing.

CDC's decades-long investments toward strengthening the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s health systems helped build a strong foundation for local health officials to quickly detect and contain the country's 16th Ebola outbreak, reducing the risk of international spread. This is what sustained investment in public health protection and community-level response capacity looks like in practice.

Read how the Ebola outbreak was stopped—and what it took to protect, not only those on the frontlines, but Americans too, from this deadly disease.

Keep Reading Another Battle Won Against Ebola

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent public health threats globally. When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, infections become much harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses, more severe complications, and higher risks for patients around the world. CDC is supporting Georgia and neighboring countries to strengthen systems that prevent, detect, and respond to resistant infections.

In this video, learn why AMR matters and how U.S. CDC in Georgia works with partners to save lives.

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

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Rapid Response: The Power of Sustainable Transport Systems

Health samples return to the hub for processing, supporting timely diagnosis and care. — CDC, through PEPFAR, supported reliable sample transport initiatives in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe to improve diagnosis and treatment, leading to better health outcomes and bolstering global and national health security.

Slow transport of laboratory samples can delay diagnosis of HIV, TB, and other health threats, giving outbreaks time to spread. To close this gap, CDC has strengthened sample transport systems in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Stronger systems mean faster outbreak detection and improved global health security that protects Americans from emerging health threats and costly outbreaks.

For Public Health Rapid Response: The Power of Sustainable Transport Systems

Moldova Stops Salmonella with Genomics

A woman interviews a patient in a healthcare setting. — With CDC support, Moldova used whole genome sequencing (WGS) for the first time in the field to investigate a *Salmonella* outbreak.

In outbreaks, early detection means lives saved. CDC-supported disease detectives in Moldova worked alongside local laboratory experts to improve the investigation of a Salmonella outbreak.

Read how CDC brings workforce development and innovation together to protect communities, at home and abroad.

Keep Reading Moldova Stops Salmonella with Genomics

Protecting Children in Cameroon from Polio

A doctor administers oral vaccine to a young child — Although wild polio was eliminated in Cameroon in 2020, outbreaks from variant polioviruses continue to cause paralysis in young children.

Polio remains a serious threat in Cameroon, especially for children under five. Although wild polio was eliminated in the country in 2020, outbreaks from variant polioviruses continue to cause paralysis in young children. In 2025, CDC supported country partners in carrying out a nationwide campaign that vaccinated nearly 8 million children.

Read how CDC and Cameroon's health ministry are strengthening surveillance, routine vaccination, and emergency response systems laying the groundwork for a polio-free future.

Keep Reading Protecting Children in Cameroon from Polio

Advancing Infection Prevention and Control

Attendees working through an exercise at a white board during a training session. — CDC's collaboration in Georgia and Kazakhstan supports safer health care and reduces the risk of dangerous health threats spreading within a country and across borders.

In Georgia and Kazakhstan, CDC is working with local partners to develop and implement a regional infection prevention and control (IPC) training course for healthcare workers. Healthcare workers trained in IPC help stop the spread of infectious diseases and protect both patients and fellow healthcare workers. Their efforts also prevent health threats from crossing borders, safeguarding not just the communities in these two countries, but people around the world.

For Public Health Advancing Infection Prevention and Control in Georgia and Kazakhstan

Unseen Threats: Tanzania Advances Disease Detection

Graduates working in a laboratory testing samples — Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) graduates in Tanzania used advanced laboratory technology to better detect pathogens in patients with severe respiratory illness.

Every year, respiratory illnesses claim the lives of 10 million people worldwide. This is why CDC’s Field Epidemiology Training Program in Tanzania has trained disease detectives to track respiratory infections across the country—going beyond flu and COVID-19 to find a wider mix of disease threats. With CDC’s support, Tanzania strengthened laboratory and analytical capacity and developed an updated national laboratory guideline which expanded routine testing.

Learn how these advances improve early detection and response to respiratory outbreaks and bolster global health security.

For Public Health Unseen Threats: Tanzania Advances Disease Detection