Thank you to the CSIS for highlighting CDC’s role in building global health security and strengthening pandemic preparedness. Listen here: csis.org/events/todays-….

🎉 Malawi & Mozambique have successfully closed the wild polio type 1 outbreak! 🙌 All thanks to tireless efforts from health authorities, workers, communities and partners.

Discover how CDC helped stop #polio in its tracks in Mozambique: bit.ly/46tktmP

“Unity is strength.” Watch the video for a look into the Middle East/North Africa region’s first-of-its-kind public health conference, which brought together 200 participants from 16 countries – including the U.S. ⬇️

Following the flash flooding in Manyara, Tanzania, @CDCTanzania has been at the forefront of critical recovery efforts. Through partnership & collaboration, we are making strides in disease detection and surveillance after the disaster. Read the story: bit.ly/4arOCEw

Global health partnership in action. Dr. Kayla Laserson, Director of CDC Global Health, along with other @CDCGov leaders attended this important discussion about 🇺🇸-🇲🇦 efforts to enhance #GlobalHealthSecurity .

Together, we can advance health outcomes around the world!

The African Public Health Institutes Collaborative #APHIC initiative, a joint initiative of the Africa CDC, the PEPFAR, and the US-CDC will strengthen #NPHI leadership, health systems, and execution of essential public health functions by supporting established NPHIs as they

Happy #InternationalNursesDay ! We honor nurses around the 🌎 for their invaluable contributions. Like Zipporah, a nurse trained by a CDC-supported program, who’s caring for patients living with multidrug-resistant #TB in South Africa.

Read her story: bit.ly/3WU2unV

After observing hazy skies in Kampala, Uganda, a team of CDC-supported disease detectives investigated the state of #AirQuality and its impact on the city’s most vulnerable populations. Discover their findings!

#AQAW2024 #PHFP U.S. Mission Uganda Ministry of Health- Uganda

Planning a trip outside of the U.S.? Make sure you and your travel companions are protected against #measles : bit.ly/43iZdy1

🎉 Big News! 🌍 Congratulations to 🇳🇦 for its remarkable achievement in the fight against HIV and Hepatitis B! 🏆 Becoming the second African country on the path to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and the FIRST globally for Hepatitis B. 🌟 #NamibiaHealthHeroes

Get more insight and download the very first technical asset from the #GlobalAlliance , with a spotlight on #FindingChildren living with HIV 👉🏼bit.ly/3QATuQe

✍️Developed by CDC, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation & UNICEF

#GlobalAlliance Champions #EndAIDS2030 #CaseFindingChildren

A high-level GPEI delegation met leaders and officials of the 🇵🇰Pakistan government and underscored the urgency for sustained political commitment and innovative actions to reach children missing out on vaccines to #EndPolio in Pakistan.
👉polioeradication.org/news-post/high…

Stigma & discrimination, gender-based violence, and gender inequality = barriers to HIV testing/treatment for children.

Explore ways to overcome barriers in a new resource from CDC, UNICEF HIV & AIDS, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the #GlobalAlliance : bit.ly/4dufN3Y.

#EndHIV #ForEveryChild

While progress has been made in pediatric HIV testing, expanding access remains a challenge. A new guide (bit.ly/4dufN3Y) by CDC, UNICEF HIV & AIDS, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, & #GlobalAlliance offers strategies to ensure all children with HIV get connected to treatment. #EndHIV #ForEveryChild

Global immunization coverage declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving far too many at risk of contracting #measles and #rubella . Laboratory testing is essential to identify and respond to these preventable diseases.

Excellent meeting with Minister al-Kuwari وزارة الصحة العامة to discuss bilateral health cooperation, especially Qatar’s work with CDC Global Health’s Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program.

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We are now just 1⃣ day away from the release of the very first technical asset from the #GlobalAlliance , with a spotlight on #FindingChildren living with HIV!

Join us & register for the launch webinar on 7 May 👉🏼bit.ly/4aGUbQ6

#ForEveryChild #CaseFindingChildren

🎉Congratulations to Namibia 🇳🇦 for being World Health Organization (WHO) certified as the first 'high burden' country to reach a significant milestone on the path to the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of #HIV & hepatitis B.

A historic public health achievement! 👏🏼UNICEF Namibia #EndAIDS2030

A 🆕 clinical trial shows promise for needle-free vaccines to prevent measles.

A vaccine patch that is easily applied to the skin 🩹 was just as safe and effective as a needle and syringe 💉 at preventing the disease.

Read the study: bit.ly/3Qtjtcq

1 in 3 children living with HIV is unaware of their status. CDC, UNICEF HIV & AIDS, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and #GlobalAlliance partners are working to close the gap. On May 7th, join us to learn how to increase access to #HIV testing #ForEveryChild .

Register here: bit.ly/3xVrgt5