Disease Prevention And Control
The U.S. fights coronavirus worldwide [rolling updates]
See the latest photos, articles and tweets demonstrating the U.S. commitment to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.
15 achievements of the President’s Malaria Initiative
On the 15th anniversary of its founding, find out how the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative transformed the fight against a worldwide scourge.
How the U.S. makes the world a SAFER place [video]
With the SAFER package, the United States continues to lead the global response to COVID-19 to benefit the international community.
NASA engineers develop a ventilator for COVID-19 patients
A chance meeting between two NASA scientists led to the development of a ventilator prototype to help patients suffering from COVID-19.
U.S. funding of global health strengthens COVID-19 fight
U.S. funding of efforts to deploy vaccines for infectious diseases will help ensure numerous countries can access an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. increases support to Mexico and Central America during COVID-19
The U.S. remains committed to the health of people in Mexico and Central America, and has increased funding to both COVID-19 and economic initiatives.
How long can the new coronavirus last on surfaces? This tool...
How long can the virus that causes COVID-19 survive on different surfaces? This online tool can give an estimate based on room temperature and humidity.
U.S. ‘patient one’ spurs one of many COVID-19 drug trials
The doctor who treated the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. explains why remdesivir is a valuable drug in battling the new coronavirus.
U.S. relief groups protect most vulnerable from COVID-19
U.S. relief groups are supporting the global fight against COVID-19. See how these organizations are helping the world's most vulnerable communities.