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Today, 8/6, marks my final day of public service after nearly 23 years at CDC. It has been an honor to work alongside world-class public health professionals at @CDCgov, our sister agencies, and our global partners.
Follow @DrMartinEGHI to stay in touch with Dr. Martin in her new role as Director @EmoryGHI, VP Global Health @EmoryUniversity.
I am excited for my next adventure as Vice President for Global Health of @EmoryUniversity and Director of @emoryghi, and look forward to working alongside @CDCGlobal in this new capacity to protect health and save lives around the world.
Through our #globalhealth programs, @CDCGlobal addresses health inequities around the world. W/ global collaboration, we can eliminate health disparities & achieve optimal health for all. Here's our strategy, which includes working towards #healthequity: bit.ly/3l8VcJP
The #pandemic continues to challenge everyone, including #publichealth experts. In this honest blog post, CDC Senior Technical Advisor Dr. Roberto Jorge Freire Esteves navigates a surge in #COVID19 cases in #Brazil, unpredictable situations, & isolation: bit.ly/2TO6N5T
Are you interested in how we can control and one day eliminate certain parasites around the world? Check out the following trainings designed for #HealthCareProviders and #LaboratoryTechnicians on #malaria, #chagas, and more: bit.ly/3lasjgg
Lactating people can receive a #COVID19 vaccine. Recent reports have shown that breastfeeding people who received COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have antibodies in their breastmilk, which could help protect their babies. For more info: bit.ly/2WWh9hT #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
As of last year, over 17 million people have received lifesaving #HIV treatment. Despite such progress, we face many barriers to #endingHIV. @CDCGlobal remains committed to working with partners such as @PEPFAR to save lives & fight HIV globally.
No one nation or entity can #EndHIV alone. @CDCgov works closely with global partners and country governments to make even greater progress in the fight against #HIV. Learn more: bit.ly/3oy25nC
Photo credit: David Snyder/CDC Foundation
Eradicating #polio worldwide means no child will experience the devastating effects of the disease ever again. Throughout this last mile to #endpolio we will save lives, protect children, & strengthen health systems around the world. bit.ly/3j0ny6p
We know that #COVID19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce the risk of transmitting the virus. @CDCgov is proud to support the global community by expanding vaccination efforts, protecting health, and saving lives.
This #InternationalDayofFriendship, I want to thank our global partners for working alongside @CDCgov throughout #COVID19. Our collaborations & collective dedication—along w/ equitable & increased global vaccinations—are crucial to ending the #pandemic. bit.ly/2TFz6mU
Every 12 seconds, around the world, 1 child faces the death of a mother, a father, or a grandparent-caregiver due to COVID-19. The clock is ticking… #COVID19 puts children at risk of growing-up without a family-caregiver. Learn more at cdc.gov/globalhealth
HepatitisB virus (#HBV) infections are the leading cause of liver cancer globally. Learn how vaccinations are key to preventing and eliminating #HBV and strengthening #publichealth efforts around the world. #VaccinesWork #WorldHepatitisDay bit.ly/preventhepb
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out @CDCGlobal’s latest photo essay to see CDC's history and initial mission controlling malaria throughout the Southeast United States: bit.ly/3hkW6PR
We can protect health, save lives, and end the #pandemic by working together. @CDCgov is actively promoting equitable vaccination efforts around the world, rapidly responding to new #COVID19 waves and variants, and strengthening our global partnerships. #VaccinesWork
We are excited to launch the Global Laboratory Leadership Programme (#GLLP) Learning Package, which provides tools to mentor current and emerging laboratory leaders to build, strengthen, and sustain national laboratory systems.
The GLLP Learning Package will ensure the program is available to countries across the globe and empower emerging laboratory leaders to strengthen laboratory systems. Learn more:
go.usa.gov/x6v35