CDC Around the World This Week: Central America

CDC Around the World This Week: Central America

IN THIS MESSAGE:	PHOTO OF THE WEEK CDC's work in Central America makes the world a safer place. View full-sized photo
Spotlighted Topic of the Week: Central America
CDC Ebola Updates
In the News
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Blog of the Week AN IMPORTANT PARTNERSHIP IN CENTRAL AMERICA What is the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America (COMISCA)? COMISCA is an important—and effective—mechanism for improving public health across Central America. It has unified eight disparate nations into a singular force in the fight against leading causes of death and illness. CDC is one of COMISCA’s prime partners…read blog Infographic of the Week THE FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM (FETP) IN CENTRAL AMERICA View full-sized infographic Video of the Week COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: CDC AND COMISCA(from COMISCA) Teamwork and strategic alliances with the health sectors of Central American countries, along with the collaboration of international agencies, have been key to improving the health situation of the Central American population. One of these strategic alliances is the cooperative agreement between CDC and the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (COMISCA)…watch video Story of the Week STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC It all started with the influenza pandemic in 2009. Countries of Central America proceeded to identify the need for a stronger and more coordinated region. CDC, which was already working in the region since the 1960s, recognized the opportunity to partner with the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (COMISCA) and to be part of this regional coordinating body…read story

CDC Ebola Updates

Latest Outbreak Info CDC is working with other U.S. government agencies, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other domestic and international partners and has activated its Emergency Operations Center to help coordinate technical assistance and control activities with partners. CDC has also deployed teams of public health experts to West Africa and will continue to send experts to the affected countries…read more Q & A on Ebola Infographic: CDC in Action More resources on the CDC Ebola website >>

In the News

Ebola threatens global security USA Today September 4, 2014 CDC director raises Ebola alarm Q13 Fox September 2, 2014 Liberia: U.S. Medical Experts, Emergency Responders Arrive AllAfrica August 27, 2014 Ebola outbreak 'worse than we'd feared,' CDC chief says on visit to West Africa Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 26, 2014 CDC Foundation gets $1M grant to fight Ebola Atlanta Business Chronicle August 25, 2014 Ebola Outbreak: Looking for Hope in a Hot Zone ABC News August 25, 2014 CDC director on Ebola crisis: Why I am going to Africa Fox News August 22, 2014 As Ebola Crisis Spreads in West Africa, Liberia's Deterioration Stands Out National Geographic August 20, 2014

On the Calendar

September 9: International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Day September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day September 21: World Alzheimer's Day September 28: World Rabies Day September 29: World Heart Day October 1: International Day of Older Persons