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Since 2020, CDC has supported more than 50 countries to prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19 in collaboration with other US government agencies and international partners. Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 globally.

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Center for Global Health

The Center for Global Health (CGH) works to protect Americans from dangerous and costly public health threats, including COVID-19, vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, TB, and malaria—responding when and where health threats arise.

Thinking Outside the “Circle” to Improve Early Infant Detection of HIV

CDC led an interdisciplinary team of experts in Tanzania to improve diagnoses among HIV-exposed infants, increasing coverage from 63% to 90% across CDC supported facilities.

Fear, Action and Success: The Story of Amana Hospital

When Tanzania designated Amana hospital as a COVID-19 treatment center in April 2020, CDC worked with partners to ensure continuity of care for HIV-positive patients.

Building the Cadre of Disease Detectives in Tanzania

More than 750 residents have graduated from Tanzania’s Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP). FELTP graduates help track, contain, and eliminate emerging disease threats.

CDC Tanzania DREAMS Program Empowers Adolescent Girls

Nearly 47,000 adolescent girls and young women have enrolled in Tanzania’s DREAMS program. DREAMS helps prevent HIV, and provides opportunities for mentorship and economic advancement.

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