In March 2023, Tanzania faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus, a rare and deadly disease.
Learn how CDC’s global health security efforts are keeping communities safe, at home and abroad.
CDC’s Division of Global Health Protection works in over 40 countries to strengthen global health.
Our Work
Our unique value lies in combining scientific expertise with global, on-the-ground expertise.
Our work to promote global health security is making a lasting and powerful impact.
Partnership is the engine that fuels our efforts.
Our Areas of Focus
Collaborating with countries to help equip them to respond to disease threats.
Enhancing surveillance systems to better track and analyze disease threats.
Learn how CDC helps countries strengthen lab systems to quickly detect disease threats.
Learn how CDC builds a resilient workforce to tackle emerging health threats worldwide.