disease prevention and control

African woman holding child tied to her body with colorful cloth (PEPFAR/Veronica Davison)

The HIV/AIDS fight’s far-reaching benefits for global health

PEPFAR's strengthening of health care systems to combat HIV/AIDS has brought a host of other benefits for public health. Find out how.
Man giving thumbs-up while getting vaccine (© Juan Angel/Long Visual Press/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

Why the United States supports the World Health Organization

Multilateralism and the WHO are essential for stronger global health capacity and security. Learn why the U.S. champions this approach.
Katherine Luzuriaga in lab coat and blue rubber gloves holding pipette (Courtesy of UMass Chan Medical School)

Asian American scientists who imagined a healthier world

Discoveries of Asian American researchers have contributed to advances that treat HIV/AIDS and protect millions from viruses like COVID-19.
Baby receiving inoculation as its mother holds it (© Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images)

Vaccines advance the fight against malaria

Child deaths from malaria have fallen 10% in parts of Africa where a new vaccine is used. Learn more about recent successes against malaria.
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How NASA helps fight cancer

Learn how NASA's efforts to improve its space program lead to innovations that make for a safer and healthier world.
Health care worker examining child's eye using flashlight and magnifier (USAID/Shea Flynn)

Fighting tropical diseases in the Pacific Islands

The U.S. Agency for International Development partners with Pacific Island nations to tackle several long-neglected diseases.
Nurse in mask and protective gear administering oxygen to man sitting up in hospital bed (© Armando Franca/AP)

A global partnership’s ‘impressive’ progress combating COVID-19

Through the COVID-19 Global Action Plan, dozens of nations and other partners collaborated to increase vaccinations, testing and treatment.
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PEPFAR: 20 years of impact

The U.S. global AIDS relief initiative known as PEPFAR has helped millions of people since it was created in 2003. Learn more about it.
Biden, López Obrador and Trudeau walking down stairs (© Andrew Harnik/AP)

Leaders take on North America’s biggest challenges

Learn more about what President Biden and other North American leaders discussed in terms of shared solutions to multiple challenges.