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Surely, communicable diseases in recent decades have decreased significantly and unevenly in many countries of the world. The death rates from communicable diseases are much lower than they were a century ago, thanks to a group of medical breakthroughs such as vaccines and antibiotics, improving ... Read More

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Surely, communicable diseases in recent decades have decreased significantly and unevenly in many countries of the world. The death rates from communicable diseases are much lower than they were a century ago, thanks to a group of medical breakthroughs such as vaccines and antibiotics, improving ... Read More

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Surely, communicable diseases in recent decades have decreased significantly and unevenly in many countries of the world. The death rates from communicable diseases are much lower than they were a century ago, thanks to a group of medical breakthroughs such as vaccines and antibiotics, improving ... Read More

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Safe blood supply improves as voluntary donations exceed 85%, but many people still lack access

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show sustained progress towards safer blood supplies globally but also highlight persistent inequalities in access to safe blood and weaknesses in... Read More

Africa CDC and WHO launch joint continental Ebola response plan

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola... Read More

Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, young children at highest risk

Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health... Read More

Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of... Read More

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Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa

The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early... Read More



CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised

Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely... Read More



CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United... Read More



Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness

Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting... Read More


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