disease prevention and control
The HIV/AIDS fight’s far-reaching benefits for global health
PEPFAR's strengthening of health care systems to combat HIV/AIDS has brought a host of other benefits for public health. Find out how.
Why the United States supports the World Health Organization
Multilateralism and the WHO are essential for stronger global health capacity and security. Learn why the U.S. champions this approach.
Asian American scientists who imagined a healthier world
Discoveries of Asian American researchers have contributed to advances that treat HIV/AIDS and protect millions from viruses like COVID-19.
Vaccines advance the fight against malaria
Child deaths from malaria have fallen 10% in parts of Africa where a new vaccine is used. Learn more about recent successes against malaria.
How NASA helps fight cancer
Learn how NASA's efforts to improve its space program lead to innovations that make for a safer and healthier world.
Fighting tropical diseases in the Pacific Islands
The U.S. Agency for International Development partners with Pacific Island nations to tackle several long-neglected diseases.
A global partnership’s ‘impressive’ progress combating COVID-19
Through the COVID-19 Global Action Plan, dozens of nations and other partners collaborated to increase vaccinations, testing and treatment.
PEPFAR: 20 years of impact
The U.S. global AIDS relief initiative known as PEPFAR has helped millions of people since it was created in 2003. Learn more about it.
Leaders take on North America’s biggest challenges
Learn more about what President Biden and other North American leaders discussed in terms of shared solutions to multiple challenges.