Few organizations have the foresight that the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. As the national health protection agency their scientists are asking the government to expand funding for greater protective gear.
CDC secures global health and America’s preparedness by revitalizing our public health infrastructure, stopping the spread of contagions and vector-borne diseases, and addressing bioterrorism threats.
Their job is to prevent, detect, and respond to diseases wherever they are to save lives and so that diseases don’t come into the United States. With vaccination coverage, we have the ability to reduce the impact of pandemics, prevent diseases like Covid 19, measles, and get to zero countries with crippling polio.
Additionally, CDC plays a leading role in implementing the Global Health Security Agendaexternal icon, a global effort to strengthen the world’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. We work directly with partner country governments to strengthen public health systems and reduce the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.