On the Frontlines of COVID-19

Videos and Photos

What to know

The COVID-19 response is CDC's largest global public health response to date. During the pandemic, CDC staff based in more than 60 countries supported local government efforts to limit the spread and impact of COVID-19. Browse through a collection of images and videos from the response.

Looking back and ahead

CDC's work during the COVID-19 pandemic included supporting emergency response, strengthening laboratory capacity, and improving global access to testing, diagnostics, and vaccines. CDC rapidly and effectively used existing global health programs such as the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and subject matter expertise to move critical resources that were integral to the global COVID-19 response.

Our global impact

Browse through a selection of videos and photo essays that capture CDC's global impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccinations

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Laboratory improvements

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Emergency management

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Supporting HIV and TB patients

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Border health

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Photo essays

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CDC in Uzbekistan: 20 years of collaboration
CDC supported Uzbekistan to quickly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health care worker provides vaccination to patient.
PEPFAR Expands COVID-19 Vaccines In Zambia
Zambia worked with CDC and partners to expand COVID-19 vaccination in 2021.
Sustainability is an important factor for U.S. CDC when deciding which area of public health to support as part of COVID-19 relief efforts. The donated equipment will be used in SPCSEEM long after the pandemic is over, not just for COVID-19, but for other infectious diseases as well.
CDC in Kazakhstan: COVID-19 Lab Response
CDC donated laboratory equipment to Kazakhstan and trained workers to improve COVID-19 testing.
Lab workers in PPE.
CDC in Kazakhstan Implements Laboratory Quality Control
CDC and Kazakhstan worked to strengthen laboratory quality standards before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CDC Supports Kenya's COVID-19 Surveillance
Kenya leveraged CDC investments to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A man preparing the COVID-19 test kits in the lab
Strengthening Cameroon's Health Systems
CDC helped Cameroon respond to COVID-19.
A patient receives a COVID-19 vaccine in February 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination in Nigeria
CDC partnered with Nigeria to increase COVID-19 vaccination and address misinformation.
CDC provided rapid diagnostic kits to enhance COVID-19 case finding at the border.
Securing Nigeria's Borders from COVID-19
CDC and Nigeria collaborated during the pandemic to slow COVID-19 from coming into the country.
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