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World Health Organization

As the leading authority for health within the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. Specifically, the WHO is the

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How COVID-19 Historically Compares to Other Pandemics

WebThe topic is “How COVID-19 Historically Compares to Other Pandemics.”. Our briefer is Dr. Jon Kim Andrus. He’s an adjunct professor of global health and an expert on …

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The United States Is Leading the Humanitarian and Health …

WebThe U.S. Government is leading the world's humanitarian and health assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Department and USAID are …

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

WebToday, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in response to the COVID -19 pandemic, with an additional $128 million in global health and humanitarian …

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About Us – Medical Clearances

WebAbout Us – Medical Clearances. The purpose of a medical clearance is to identify specific health needs and medical conditions that may require specialty management, follow-up …

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Bridging Cooperative Action for Global Health Security

WebOne of the many reminders from the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must be vigilant in order to prevent, detect, and respond to the invisible enemy of infectious …

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Special Briefing via Telephone with Centers for Disease Control

WebModerator: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State London Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants who have dialed in from the United …

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Fact Sheet: Activity at the Wuhan Institute of Virology

WebThe previously undisclosed information in this fact sheet, combined with open-source reporting, highlights three elements about COVID-19’s origin that deserve …

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Popular Topics – Medical Clearances

WebComplete a DS-1622: Medical History and Examination for Foreign Service for Children Age 11 and Younger form. Submit your completed forms and other medical reports to …

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The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

WebThe Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy leads, manages, and oversees the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief …

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Civil Service Employee

WebA medical clearance physical exam can be completed by your post’s health unit, a licensed medical provider, or at the Department of State Exam Clinic in Washington DC. For …

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DOD Civilian – Medical Clearances

WebA medical clearance physical exam can be completed by your post’s health unit, a licensed medical provider, or at the Department of State Exam Clinic in Washington DC. For …

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Human Rights and Democracy

WebHuman Rights and Democracy. The protection of fundamental human rights was a foundation stone in the establishment of the United States over 200 years ago. …

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Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Six-Month Review

WebThe information below summarizes the implementation of the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance (PLGHA) policy through the end of fiscal year 2017, and …

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Deborah L. Birx, M.D.

WebDeborah L. Birx, M.D.'s term ended on January 20, 2021. The White House has appointed world-renowned global health official and physician Ambassador Deborah …

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Countering Illegal Immigration and Building Brighter Futures

WebIllegal immigration burdens the economy, hurts American workers, presents public safety risks, and enriches smugglers and other criminals. In FY 2020, U.S. …

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Securing Global Health through U.S. Leadership

WebAt a meeting with African leaders during the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald J. Trump underscored his commitment to promote the …

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Biosecurity, Biological Weapons Nonproliferation, and Their Future

WebGood day, everyone, and thank you for giving me the chance to talk a bit about the challenges of biosecurity – and the work that we’re doing at the State Department to help …

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Establishment of the Health Incidents Response Task Force

WebPress Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 5, 2018 At my request, Deputy Secretary Sullivan established a task force on May 23 to …

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