Global Health Center

CDC's Global Health Center works 24/7 to reduce illness and respond to health threats worldwide.

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Ebola

Homepage for CDC’s Ebola website.

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June 15, 2026

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CDC Safety for Soccer Fans

CDC health resources for soccer fans, with tips on travel, safety, illness prevention, and emergency

June 16, 2026

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New World Screwworm Outbreak

Current situation on the New World screwworm outbreak in Central America and Mexico.

June 30, 2026

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About Global Health Security

CDC is a critical part of the U.S. government-wide effort to promote global health security.

Apr 3, 2026

Our Work

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Our Global Presence

CDC has a network of country and regional offices in over 60 countries.

Feb 18, 2026

  * [Our Impact](</global-health/about/our-impact.html>)

Read more about CDC’s global health impact.

  * [International Outbreaks](<https://www.cdc.gov/outbreaks/#cdc_homepage_feed3-international-outbreaks>)

  * [A-Z Index](</global-health/topics-programs/index.html>)

Explore a comprehensive array of global health topics.

  * [International Health Regulations](</global-health/topics-programs/ihr.html>)

IHR require that all countries detect, assess, report, and respond to public health events.

  * [Global HIV and TB](<https://www.cdc.gov/global-hiv-tb/php/index.html>)

CDC works to end HIV and TB in partnership with countries supported by PEPFAR.

  * [Global Health Protection](<https://www.cdc.gov/global-health-protection/php/index.html>)

CDC works on the frontlines of global health security to create a safer America and a safer world.

  * [Global Immunization](<https://www.cdc.gov/global-immunization/index.html>)

CDC works to protect people worldwide from vaccine-preventable diseases.

  * [Success Stories](</global-health/impact/index.html>)

Find a collection of global health success stories.

  * [Communication Materials](</global-health/resources/index.html>)

Find links to global health fact sheets and other digital resources.

  * [Reports and Publications](</global-health/reports/index.html>)

Explore global health reports and scientific publications.

  * [Newsroom](</global-health/resources/newsroom.html>)

CDC global health public health news, press releases, and more.

  * [Our Newsletter](</global-health/newsletter/index.html>)

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  * [Careers](</global-health/careers/index.html>)

Learn about CDC’s global health jobs and opportunities.

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Story: Infection Prevention Reduces Antimicrobial-…

Read about CDC work to reduce antimicrobial-resistant infections and deaths in a Bangladeshi NICU.

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El Salvador Improves Outbreak Response by Measurin…

CDC partners with Ministries of Health and partners to launch the 7-1-7 framework in El Salvador.

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Unseen Threats: Tanzania Advances Disease Detectio…

Disease detectives in Tanzania used advance technology to better detect pathogens.

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Advancing Infection Prevention and Control in Geor…

Story about an infection prevention and control (IPC) training developed in Georgia and Kazakhstan.

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Moldova Stops Salmonella with Genomics

Learn how CDC experts led a Salmonella outbreak investigation in Moldova.

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Handwashing helps stop disease in community settin…

CDC and partners are helping communities sustain handwashing facilities in Kenya and Uganda.

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Protecting Health Workers and Communities from Ebo…

CDC’s support during an Ebola outbreak helped protect local populations and Americans.

Health samples return to the hub for processing, supporting timely diagnosis and care.

Rapid Response: The Power of Sustainable Transport…

CDC-supported sample transport systems in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

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Protecting Children in Cameroon from Polio

Polio remains a serious threat in Cameroon, especially for children under five.

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Another Battle Won Against Ebola

CDC helped the Democratic Republic of the Congo contain its 16th Ebola outbreak, saving lives.

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