10 – GDD Centers help countries build core capacities in support of the International Health Regulations and Global Health Security 50+ – Countries received outbreak response, laboratory, and surveillance support from GDD Centers. 2000+ – Outbreak investigations supported in partnership with ministries of health 1300+ -Outbreak investigations received laboratory support 115,000+ – Public health professionals trained on topics including epidemiology, risk communications, health economics, scientific writing, policy, rapid response, and informatics 3,400 – Training sessions conducted 60+ – Pathogens detected that were new to a region of the world 11 – Pathogens and organisms detected that were new to the world 380+ – New diagnostic tests in 59 countries, which improved disease detection capability and accelerated response interventions 875+ – Peer-reviewed scientific articles published 75,000,000 – People under surveillance for key infectious diseases www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection CS277069-A dghp_feature_story_infographic_041717.pdf

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