Partnerships

Overview

The United States must be in a strong position to prevent, detect, and respond to diseases threats to ensure the health of the American people. Global health security increases national and economic security for the United States. CDC fights diseases globally to stop health threats overseas before they spread to the U.S.

CDC must maintain a strong and effective global health presence to protect Americans from diseases that can begin anywhere in the world. Our global programs address more than 400 diseases and health threats. These programs are run by CDC disease experts recognized worldwide in disciplines that include epidemiology, surveillance, informatics, laboratory systems, and more.

Our Global Health Partners

Though CDC has more than 70 years of public health excellence, a record of trailblazing science, and evidence-based decision-making, we cannot do this alone. Today’s global health challenges require collaboration and coordination with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners to advance CDC’s work in protecting Americans and saving lives around the world.

Together, CDC and partners are able to accomplish more than any one organization or institution can on its own. CDC partners include:

• Foreign governments and ministries of health
• Other U.S. government agencies
• World Health Organization and other international organizations
• Academic institutions
• Foundations
• Non-governmental organizations
• Faith-based organizations
• Businesses and other private organizations

Through partnerships, CDC can ensure that the entire world is better prepared to respond to health threats.