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CDC is excited to announce the launch of its new website that showcases all the ways it is bringing the power of science and on-the-ground experience to the fight against global HIV and TB. View full-sized photo

Spotlighted Topic: CDC Division of Global HIV & TB Web Launch

Blog SPOTLIGHT WITH THE DIRECTOR Dr. Shannon Hader, Director of CDC’s Division of Global HIV &TB answers questions about how CDC is tackling these two epidemics for even greater impact… Read blog

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TWO EPIDEMICS ONE MISSION View full-sized infographic

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WHY ADDRESS HIV AND TB AT THE SAME TIME? Here UCSF assistant professor Gabriel Chamie discusses why it makes sense to address TB and HIV at the same time in many parts of the world. "You can really dramatically reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis," said Chamie, "which in turn can reduce transmission from person to person." Watch video

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STRONG LABS SAVE LIVES More than a decade ago, the U.S. Government launched the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to help bring lifesaving treatment to as many people as possible in sub-Saharan Africa – the epicenter of the world’s AIDS crisis… Read story

CDC Zika Updates

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On January 22, 2016, CDC activated the Incident Management System and, working through theEmergency Operations Center (EOC), centralized the response to the outbreaks of Zika occurring in the Americas and increased reports of birth defects and Guillain-Barré syndrome in areas affected by Zika. On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because of clusters of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by Zika. On February 8, 2016, CDC elevated response efforts to a Level 1 activation, the highest response level at the agency.

CDC is working with international public health partners and with state and local health departments to

• Alert healthcare providers and the public about Zika.
• Post travel notices and other travel-related guidance.
• Provide state health laboratories with diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and report cases of Zika, which will helps improve our understanding of how and where Zika is spreading.

In the News

Polio Eradication’s Biggest Threats: Insecurity and Complacency Center for Strategic & International StudiesAugust 30, 2016 Video: Virus hunters search for the next deadly disease outbreak CNNAugust 23, 2016 Video: Investigating the world's deadliest diseases CNNAugust 18, 2016 Video: Virus hunters look for deadly diseases in bat caves CNNAugust 18, 2016 Video: How mosquitoes are threatening the health of horses CNNAugust 18, 2016

On the Calendar

September:         U.S. National Preparedness Month September:         Blood Cancer Awareness Month September:         Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Sept 28:              World Rabies Day October:              Breast Cancer Awareness Month October:              SIDS Awareness Month Oct 1, 2016:        International Day of Older PersonsOct 5, 2016:        World Cerebral Palsy DayOct 10, 2016:      World Mental Health Day Oct 11, 2016:      International Day of the Girl Child Oct 12, 2016:      World Arthritis DayOct 13, 2016:      World Sight DayOct 13, 2016:      International Day for Disaster Reduction Oct 15, 2016:      Global Handwashing DayOct 16, 2016:      World Food Day Oct 16, 2016:      World Spine DayOct 17, 2016:      International Day for the Eradication of PovertyOct 20, 2016:      World Osteoporosis Day