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  1. is at the frontline of the global response. With support from & many partners, -related deaths have declined by nearly 50% globally since their peak in 2005.

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    CDC has developed a new rapid test for in animals that will revolutionize how doctors identify who needs to receive treatment to prevent this deadly disease.

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  3. For the 1st time in history, we have tools to control a pandemic without a vaccine or cure, while laying the groundwork to eventually end . Learn how , through , is leading the global response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

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    Low- and middle-income countries face staggering rates of untreated . Senegal is leading the way on improved control.

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  5. In low- and middle-income countries, chronic diseases place an additional burden on already limited health systems. Find out how one doctor is bringing best practices to rural India.

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  6. CDC has teamed up with to develop high-impact, evidence-based interventions for the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases. Learn more at

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  7. Every May 17, CDC recognizes World Hypertension Day – an important day to reflect on global efforts and recommit to preventing heart disease and strokes worldwide.

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  8. May 16

    Hypertension treatment is simple, effective, and affordable yet the condition is often overlooked because it frequently does not have symptoms.

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  9. May 16

    Social health leaders and doctors in southern India conduct door-to-door screenings to provide services in remote areas.

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  10. May 15

    When began 15 years ago, 50K people in were on treatment. Thanks to American generosity, supports 7.3M people on life-saving treatment—nearly half of the 13.3 million people on PEPFAR-supported treatment.

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  11. May 15

    This year marks the 15th anniversary of , and has been an implementing partner since the beginning. Working together, has saved over 13 million lives and transformed the global response.

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  12. May 15

    Dr. Arun More has set an ambitious goal of screening 100K people for in rural India. Learn how he plans to meet this goal:

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  13. May 15

    Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death globally. Hypertension is the leading risk factor.

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    May 7

    . Representative, , commits support to kick out of . .

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    May 7

    National Ambassador, Sen. Harold Kipchumba, discussing the lurking danger of . Let’s kick polio out . A risk to one child is a risk to every child.

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    WHO is working with the Government of and partners -including , , , , , , , & - to strengthen coordination of the response at the national level and in Bikoro

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    Stopping epidemics early protects national security. More than 60 nations have formed a partnership called the Global Health Security Agenda to mobilize against health threats.

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    CDC Travel Alert: Due to a large outbreak of in , vaccination is now recommended for additional areas. Check our notice to find out if you need to be vaccinated before :

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    May 14

    Last week I joined colleagues in to celebrate 40 years of collaboration with CDC in Central America and the Center for Health Studies at the University of Valle de Guatemala. It takes partnerships!

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    May 9

    Mehwish says it's her passion to contribute to the health & well-being of children. She is one of 161,000 Sehat Muhafiz who work tirelessly to vaccinate more than 23 M children against in this week. Make sure your child is vaccinated. Let's together!

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