Uganda, we have Good News: Last week, the United States government 🇺🇸 through CDC Global Health provided direct support for Uganda's #mpox response efforts with tests that are used to diagnose the disease. This rapid donation empowers Uganda Virus Research Institute's (UVRI) central

Africa is home to 94% of the world’s malaria cases but only produces a small fraction of the supplies needed to prevent, test, and treat malaria. That’s why PMI is working to accelerate the growth of regional manufacturing.

👏 CDC Global Health welcomes you both to Atlanta and to the #PHEM fellowship program!

We are 1 month away from CDC, other U.S. government agencies, and world leaders meeting to address the domestic & global threat of #AntimicrobialResistance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance on Sept. 26. #UNGA79

For 20 years, CDC has partnered with National AIDS Control Organisation & other partners, to diagnose, treat & prevent HIV. Here's a community member describing their experience at the CDC-supported One Stop Center in Andhra Pradesh. The center provides comprehensive HIV services, including counseling,

Mosquito bites aren’t just itchy nuisances: they can bring serious risk to your health. Protect yourself from bites when enjoying the outdoors. Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts & long pants, and dump standing water around your home. Be safe: bit.ly/3MlJRmg.

The U.S. and East Asia Pacific partners are working to fight #AntiMicrobialResistance together. This week, CDC Global Health, MHLW of Japan, NIID, @HealthGovAU, 대한민국 질병관리청, Ministry of Health met to accelerate progress toward combatting AMR and prepare for #UNGA79.

#DYK? CDC supports surveillance systems around the 🌏 to ensure no disease slips between the cracks. Surveillance systems like CoViNet, which is present in over 20 countries and tracks #COVID, new variants of the virus, animal health, & more. More here: bit.ly/3WZnxnn

What? @CDCglobal and East Asian partners are working to fight #AntiMicrobialResistance! Why? #AMR kills more than 1.27M people each year and is a #WHO top 10 global health threat. #UNGA79 is our chance to advance AMR commitments and reduce the spread of these bacteria.

#DYK? 1 in 5 children globally do not have access to lifesaving vaccines. As #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth comes to a close, discover how CDC works to increase global access to immunization year-round. ⬇️

Curious about CDC’s #GlobalHealth work? CDC’s new Global Health Strategic Framework guides all efforts across our agency and represents the “why” and “how” of our work around the 🌏. Learn more about our approach: bit.ly/4dEzshl.

CDC’s Dr. Kayla Laserson recently met with Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Premier of Sarawak, a Malaysian state on Borneo. The two discussed our global health capacity building efforts across CDC’s regional and country offices. Learn more about our work in SE Asia: bit.ly/3Xq7WPc

Aug 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a day to remember those lost to #overdose, acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind, and empower communities to #EndOverdose injury & death: bit.ly/4dQGyPK #IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan

“I can’t talk to everyone. I have to start a movement.” CDC Kenya’s Dr. Immaculate’s inspiring words ignited the launch of Operation Triple Zero – a low-cost, high-impact program for adolescents living with #HIV. Find out more: bit.ly/4f6KvB3

At #UNGA79 High-level Meeting on #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), global leaders will discuss improving lab capacity. CDC’s AR Lab Network shows strengthening capacity can help detect threats & support rapid response to slow AR spread & protect people. bit.ly/4bc1wrk

During #COVID19, South Africa recognized the need for more field epidemiologists. In response, CDC & partners launched the country’s 1st Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), equipping health workers with skills needed to respond effectively to outbreaks.

As we look towards #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, discover how CDC is at work around the world to build the next generation of disease detectives through #FETP: cdc.gov/global-health/…

Ellie Challis Ellie Challis & Anne Wafula Strike share what it takes to compete at the Paralympic Games, why their experiences shaped them, and how we can #EndPolio and #DefeatMeningitis. We’re proud to share their stories and call for lifesaving vaccines. Visit teamendpolio.org.