Disease Prevention And Control

The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.

A 2005 discovery at a U.S. university led to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. The same technology also holds promise for fighting other illnesses.

The U.S. is providing safe vaccines and humanitarian aid to fight COVID-19. Read more about the U.S. strategy to help the world recover from the pandemic.

The United States and partner organizations are providing vaccine doses and medical equipment to help Brazil fight COVID-19.

The United States is purchasing 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to donate to developing countries and help end the pandemic.

A new vaccine is 77% effective against malaria. According to the World Health Organization, the mosquito-borne disease infects 200 million people annually.

The United States has sought to protect people around the world from disease. Learn more about USAID's global immunization efforts.

The United States announced that it will be donating 25 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX and directly to countries facing pandemic crises.

On World Food Safety Day, learn about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which ensures that the products people eat and drink are safe.