At a glance
CDC's Global Health Center works the public from dangerous and costly public health threats—responding when and where health threats arise. Find more information on the topics we cover.
Featured topics
CDC helps countries respond to disease outbreaks and stop them at their source before they spread.
Health equity is a fundamental part of CDC's global work.
Global Public Health Data Innovation
Information about the Global Public Health Data Innovation initiative
Immunization
A partner in U.S. government global immunization efforts to stop vaccine-preventable diseases.
Rubella is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable birth defects (congenital rubella syndrome).
Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to serious health issues and even death.
CDC works with partners to eradicate polio worldwide through sound science and effective programming
Global Hepatitis B Vaccination
CDC provides support to help decrease the burden of hepatitis B around the world.
CDC works to increase HPV vaccination coverage globally to protect women from cervical cancer.
6 million women and their babies worldwide remain unprotected against maternal and neonatal tetanus.
HIV
About the Division of Global HIV and TB
Learn about CDC's work to eliminate HIV and tuberculosis.
Global Health Protection
International Health Regulations
IHR require that all countries detect, assess, report, and respond to public health events.
About the Division of Global Health Protection
Learn about CDC's work to build global public health capacity.
Other resources
Global Diseases and Threats A-Z
Browse to find information on global health diseases and threats.
Learn about global health awareness days and explore resources.
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Global Health Center