CDC Global Health

CDC works around the ⏰ to stop outbreaks at their source—before they reach American 🇺🇸 shores. Our expertise in disease detection, outbreak investigation, laboratory systems and emergency response makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. bit.ly/CDCGlobalImpact

Too many people in the United States suffer from #TB disease, with up to 13 million people with latent TB infection. Without treatment, these individuals are at risk for developing TB disease. Learn more: bit.ly/3XyGflV #ThinkTestTreatTB

TB is the world's deadliest infectious disease, and drug-resistant strains are a threat everywhere. CDC is using genomic sequencing in India to revolutionize drug-resistant TB detection (bit.ly/4m2YhHv), preventing outbreaks, saving lives globally, & protecting the US.

CDC’s innovation in HIV drug resistance helps save millions 💲 annually & allows 75 countries to monitor this global health threat. This work keeps treatments effective & stops the spread of drug resistance in the U.S. Read more: bit.ly/4fgMtQ5.

CDC’s work around the 🌍 saves lives and money. Our health security investments in Ebola protection and prevention from 2016-2023 alone saved $10B in export losses & protected +120K American jobs. Find out more about CDC’s global impact: bit.ly/CDCGlobalImpact

From HIV & TB to emerging threats, CDC strengthens global lab networks 🔬 in 40+ countries, building an early warning system that keeps Americans safer at home and protects global communities. Discover the impact of this vital work: bit.ly/4kQhqLX

Global health security is national security. Discover CDC's work around the world to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous ⬇️

Rubella causes fetal death & serious birth defects. Rubella vaccine is now recommended for use in all countries. Rubella vaccine introduction is needed in the final 19 countries to prevent ~30,000 infants from being born w/ birth defects annually bit.ly/3H3c7L3

Each year in the US, there are approximately 2,000 cases of malaria diagnosed, mostly in returning travelers. Talk to your healthcare provider before travel about how you can protect yourself if you will be in areas where malaria occurs. #WorldMalariaDay

The Union, with U.S. CDC, piloted a new approach to child and adolescent tuberculosis training for healthcare workers across Africa. 📈 Since the training was conducted, Lesotho saw an increase in the proportion of children diagnosed with TB. Read more: theunion.org/news/empowerin…

HIV surveillance in Malawi identified areas where rates of new infections were higher than expected. CDC collaborated with local partners to identify possible causes and propose targeted interventions. bit.ly/4knkj7o

What is #AntimicrobialResistance?🦠 Germs like bacteria & fungi can develop resistance to the drugs designed to kill them. When those germs cause infections, they can be difficult or impossible to treat. That's why it's an urgent health threat. Read: bit.ly/3xIdeeG

New MMWR found that reported cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further investigations are needed to understand the cause(s) of this decline in MERS cases and improve U.S. pandemic preparedness. More: bit.ly/4jjw51z

The CDC Yellow Book 2026 is now available and features a new portfolio of maps with recommendations for malaria prevention, yellow fever vaccinations, and more! cdc.gov/yellowbook

During the height of the COVID pandemic, CDC helped boost Health Connection, a community-based project designed to meet the unique needs of the residents of Maré, one of the largest favelas in South America. The impact? Lifesaving. Watch to learn more ⤵️ bit.ly/4fSc4gS

Did you know? It can take just one person on one ✈️ to turn a local outbreak into a global pandemic. Discover how @CDCgov works with partners around the world to stop health threats at their source in our 2024 annual report: bit.ly/40vv00h.

⏪ To the opening ceremony for the CDC East Asia and Pacific Regional Office with @USAmbJapan and @TakemiKeizo last Feb! This opening will allow for greater information exchange & stronger partnerships to improve regional & global health security. bit.ly/4819uB3

Diseases know no borders. ⏪ to last year when @CDCgov opened a new regional office in Panama to collaboratively address global health threats in Central America & the Caribbean. Grateful to join diplomatic & health leaders for the official launch. More: bit.ly/3S1mVfn

The U.S. completed its 2nd Joint External Evaluation, an interagency effort assessing health security across 19 areas. We remain committed to working together to build upon global health security, creating a safer tomorrow. Read the report for more: bit.ly/4gVnWQz

🆕 @WHO released the U.S. Joint External Evaluation Mission Report. This report summarizes findings and recommendations from the recent ASPR-led WHO evaluation of U.S. domestic capacity to protect health security. Read the full report: who.int/publications/i…