Statement on the Importance of Resuming Congressionally Approved Foreign Affairs Funding

What makes a vaccine?

Vaccines are miracles of modern medicine that have saved hundreds of millions of lives. But behind every vaccine are years of careful research and rigorous testing. Here’s what you need to know.

Statement on Initiation of U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization

America and the WHO: An Essential Partnership

With continued U.S. leadership in the World Health Organization in doubt, it’s time to remember that this longstanding partnership has made our world—and our country—healthier and more secure.

Community Health Workers Are Critical To Providing Care

In many countries, community health workers are they key to ensuring health services reach the most isolated and the most vulnerable.

Stopping the Silent Pandemic

From a High-Level Meeting at this year’s UN General Assembly to this week’s international observance, anti-microbial resistance is increasingly a major focus in global health. Here’s what you need to know.

Today is World Pneumonia Day

Today, on World Pneumonia Day, we take you through some of the basics of pneumonia and why vaccines are among the best tools we have to prevent the most serious cases.