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February 2025

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.

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January 2025

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.

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December 2024

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.

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November 2024

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.

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November 2024

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.

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October 2024

World Polio Day 2024

Today, we celebrate World Polio Day, and recognize the progress made towards eradicating polio—made possible through U.S. innovation and international collaboration.

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September 2024

Immunization at UNGA79

Global health is again on the agenda at the 79th UN General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.

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September 2024

Collaboration is Key to Combat Measles

With measles spiking in the U.S. and around the world, it’s more important than ever to work together to expand access to lifesaving vaccines.

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