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Global COVID-19

In the past year CDC has supported more than 50 countries to prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19 in collaboration with other U.S. government agencies and international partners. Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 globally.

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Innovative mobile handwashing stations make it easier to keep hands clean in South Africa. Learn more

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CDC Around the World

World Chagas Disease Day

CDC joins the global community to raise awareness of Chagas disease, a parasitic disease that affects about 6–7 million people, mostly in the Americas. Learn more.

World Malaria Day

An estimated 3.2 billion people—almost half the world’s population across 91 countries or territories—are at risk of malaria. Learn about CDC’s impact on malaria.

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A disease threat anywhere is a disease threat everywhere.
CDC is working 24/7 to prevent, detect, and respond to many types of health threats.

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CDC works 24/7 around the globe to stop health threats at their source.

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Find global health experts, publications, news releases, multi-media, story ideas and more.

Resources for You

We have many great resources intended to raise awareness about global health. We encourage you to make use of these resources and share them with others.

Success Stories

Every day, CDC’s work is protecting Americans and making a difference in the lives of millions of people all over the world. Read our stories to learn more about CDC’s global impact.