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World Health Day: Making the world safer for everyone
The U.S. and international partners are combating threats to global health, from COVID-19 and other diseases to malnutrition.
Countries push to close COVID-19 vaccination gap
The U.S. and international partners are ramping up efforts to vaccinate people worldwide. Learn about their new COVID-19 Global Action Plan.
U.S. COVID-19 vaccine donations spanned the globe in 2021
In 2021, the U.S. provided vaccines, medical equipment, training and more to help countries fight COVID-19. Learn more about those efforts.
U.S. support helps ready world’s first malaria vaccine
The WHO has recommended a malaria vaccine called RTS,S for widespread use. Learn the role the U.S. played in this "historic moment."
Elite athletes in U.S. help break stigma of mental illness
By acknowledging their own mental health battles, athletes are raising awareness of conditions that affect millions worldwide.
U.S. will donate 500 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide
The U.S. already donates more COVID-19 vaccine doses than all other countries combined and will be donating an additional 500 million doses.
U.S. researchers help advance promising malaria vaccine
A new vaccine is 77% effective against malaria. According to the World Health Organization, the mosquito-borne disease infects 200 million people annually.
U.S. supports global COVID-19 response efforts
The United States is working with the international community to expand the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world.
Biden bolsters U.S. support for COVID-19 vaccinations abroad
The United States is joining COVAX, a global effort to ensure all countries have access to COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more about U.S. vaccination efforts.