Health Programs
Khamenei deprives Iranian people of COVID-19 vaccines
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is blocking everyday Iranians' access to COVID-19 vaccines made by U.S. and European producers.
U.S. to authorize COVID-19 vaccines in coming days
President Trump says the United States will soon begin authorizing vaccines against COVID-19 after an unprecedented push to end the global pandemic quickly.
On World AIDS Day, looking to finish the fight
World AIDS Day is a time to redouble efforts to eradicate the disease and HIV. Learn how the U.S. is attacking them on multiple fronts.
U.S.-supported COVID-19 vaccine candidates appear highly effective
The U.S. government's Operation Warp Speed is supporting multiple possible vaccines for COVID-19, including two that appear effective in clinical trials.
U.S. approves first treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
U.S. regulators have approved a new treatment for COVID-19 as the United States continues wide-ranging efforts to develop a vaccine.
U.S. global vaccine distribution saves lives
The United States' long-standing support for global vaccine networks has helped build capacity for distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine research builds on U.S. successes
The United States has a long history of developing vaccines and providing humanitarian assistance to fight infectious diseases worldwide.
Meet 6 health care workers on the COVID-19 front lines [video]
Health care workers fighting COVID-19 around the world have benefited from USAID’s global health investments. Learn about some of them.
U.S. helps Caribbean countries fight COVID-19
The U.S. is providing medical supplies to Caribbean nations fighting COVID-19. Find out more about how the aid programs are helping people in the region.