At a glance
At CDC's Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP), our unique value lies in our ability to combine cutting-edge scientific expertise with data-driven approaches, practical, on-the-ground knowledge, and strong partnerships. This distinct combination and approach position us to have a powerful impact in safeguarding public health worldwide.
Overview
Scientific expertise
CDC boasts one of the world's largest teams of public health experts dedicated to disease prevention, detection, and early response. This expertise is critical to our support of countries to help stop disease outbreaks before they spread and respond swiftly to emerging health threats.
Data-driven approach
Our data-driven approach empowers us to not only identify emerging health threats but also develop targeted interventions and strategies to effectively mitigate these threats.
Partnerships
Partnerships serve as the cornerstone of our efforts. In countries across the globe, DGHP plays a vital role in fostering partnerships and facilitating connections between communities, public health experts, healthcare facilities, government officials, global organizations, and other stakeholders.
Longstanding global health security expertise
We have longstanding experience in working with countries to strengthen public health systems around the world. We apply the latest tools to identify and address gaps and take action to be better prepared and able to respond to future health threats.
These unique skills and experience allow CDC's DGHP to continue to make a powerful impact in the fight against emerging and re-emerging health threats, from Ebola to COVID-19—keeping the world safe at home and abroad.
Resources
Read more about our stories of impact worldwide.
