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Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP)
Global health protection is about more than one country, one issue, or one pathogen. Many factors affect our health security, like infectious diseases, humanitarian crises, and the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases. No matter what the cause, the Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) and its partners across CDC and the globe are working to protect health and save lives.
Uganda FETP residents review records after testing truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kampala, Uganda. Photo: Edger Ampaire, AFENET
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International Health Regulations (IHR) Protecting people every day:
What are the IHR?
The International Health Regulations (IHR) represent an agreement between 196 countries, including all WHO Member States, to work together for global health security. Under the IHR, all countries must report events of international public health importance.
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