December 19, 2022: Story Highlights of 2022

December 19, 2022

Revisit CGH’s highlighted stories of the year to learn about our public health work around the world.

Spotlight: Field Stories of the Year

In 2022, CDC’s Center for Global Health (CGH) experts continued to provide technical assistance and partner with countries around the world to strengthen their ability to respond to public health threats. Revisit CGH’s highlighted stories of the year to learn about our public health work around the world.

Building the Cadre of Disease Detectives in Tanzania

More than 750 residents have graduated from Tanzania’s Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP). FELT graduates help track, contain, and eliminate emerging disease threats.

Learn more »

Health Officials Prepare for 2021 Religious Pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine During COVID-19 Pandemic

CDC staff based in the United States built relationships with religious leaders in the greater New York area to reach likely travelers to Ukraine and educate them about reducing the risk of COVID-19.

Learn more »

Malaria Prevention in Mozambique: Transforming Action into Results

Mozambique has made significant progress in preventing malaria since its partnership with the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative in 2007.

Life-saving interventions such as bed nets and preventive treatment for pregnant women contributed to a 28% reduction in reported malaria hospital admissions in the past five years.

Learn more »

CDC Investigates COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Supports Vaccine Rollout in Nigeria

U.S. CDC Nigeria staff conducted several studies to better understand why many Nigerians were not getting vaccinated against COVID-19. The studies provided important insight into why people were hesitant to get the vaccine when they were first available.

Learn more »

CDC Tanzania DREAMS Program Empowers Adolescent Girls

Nearly 47,000 adolescent girls and young women have enrolled in Tanzania’s DREAMS program. DREAMS helps prevent HIV and provides opportunities for mentorship and economic advancement.

Learn more »

COVID-19 Outbreak Updates

CDC works with partners around the world to respond to the pandemic. Find updated CDC resources for the global health community. Learn More

New on the Web

December 8, 2022: CDC Global Health Equity
December 6, 2022: CDC’s work in Namibia and Nigeria
November 29, 2022: Global Health Security 2021 Annual Report
November 17, 2022: Stigma and Discrimination: Eliminating Barriers to Ending the HIV Epidemic

CDC Around the World

Subscribe to this newsletter