CDC’s Center for Global Health Builds Public Health Capacity
Credit: Deblina Datta, CDC
The Center for Global Health (CGH) leads program implementation to address the highest burden disease threats in the world. CGH staff and programs work to:
Eradicate and
End
Address emerging infectious diseases
Strengthen public health systems around the world
Plan,
implement,
and evaluate health programs with partner countries’ ministries of health and by working with the Department of State and other U.S. government agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development
CDC country offices serve as a focal point and provide a connection between the wealth of expertise that exists at CDC headquarters and overseas to partners in-country. CDC teams posted overseas assist colleagues across the agency, and provide linkages to ministries of health, U.S. embassies, and other partners. Relationships established through CDC country offices build understanding of the local context and culture. These relationships foster in-country collaborations that address many health challenges.