Global Health Center

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What CDC is Doing About Global Measles

CDC's global work on measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).
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About the Global Health Center

Learn how CDC works worldwide 24/7 to protect the U.S. from disease threats.
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Our Global Presence

CDC has a network of regional and country offices in over 70 countries.
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Divisions and Offices

Read about the work and impact of CDC’s Global Health Center divisions.

Our work

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Our Impact

Read more about CDC's global health impact.
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Our Success Stories

Find a library of global health success stories.
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    Global Health Careers

    Learn about CDC's global health jobs and opportunities. 
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    Global Diseases and Threats A-Z

    Browse to find information on global health diseases and threats.
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    Global Health Observances

    Learn about global health awareness days and explore resources.
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    Resources

    Find links to CDC's global health promotion materials and publications.
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    Newsroom

    Find how to contact Global Health Center's press office.
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    Publications

    Explore CDC's latest scientific publications related to global health.
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    Around the World Newsletter

    Sign up for our Around the World newsletter.

Featured topics

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Global Immunization

A partner in U.S. government global immunization efforts to stop vaccine-preventable diseases.
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About the Division of Global HIV and TB

Learn about CDC's work to eliminate HIV and tuberculosis.
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About the Division of Global Health Protection

Learn about CDC's work to build global public health capacity.

Featured success stories