At a glance
Accurately diagnosing diseases and identifying new pathogens requires high-quality, effective laboratory systems.
What We Do
As a global leader in this field, CDC's experts support countries to strengthen lab capabilities on a global scale. This involves providing technical assistance, training, and cutting-edge approaches to help nations respond effectively to public health threats.
For example:
- We are helping build capacity by strengthening countries' ability to test for pathogens. As a result, countries can accurately confirm outbreaks and begin responses more rapidly.
- Across the globe, our experts leverage their global laboratory expertise to provide technical support to host countries during emergencies.
- We are on the ground in countries training networks of professionals who can conduct testing, analyze findings, manage data, and protect against biosafety and biosecurity threats.
- We collaborate with Ministries of Health and other partners, working closely to ensure that improvements are measurable, impactful, and sustainable.
Impact
- CDC's global health security experts have provided laboratory-related training to over 12,000 individuals in 45 countries.
- CDC successfully introduced more than 600 new diagnostic tests in 70 countries, which improved disease detection capability.
Content Source:
Global Health Center