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Congrats to the 12th Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) cohort in Guinea! For 10 years, Guinea’s FETP has advanced @CDCgov’s mission of stopping outbreaks from reaching the U.S. Learn more about the impact of FETP in Guinea: bit.ly/4q8Vw9n.

A clean toilet 🚽 can help prevent the spread of germs that cause illnesses and outbreaks. See how CDC helps partners improve the cleanliness of public toilets in Kenya and reduce chances for diseases to spread across borders and to the U.S. ➡️ bit.ly/3ZzK3Vm

16 health professionals from 8 countries completed this groundbreaking training aimed at building stronger emergency response systems that can stop outbreaks at the source before they become global threats.

CDC, in collaboration with @ICAP_ColumbiaU, recently launched the first-ever Southern Africa Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Fellowship Program. View this thread to learn more. ⬇️

CDC has issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory on New World screwworm (NWS) in northern Mexico. There are no U.S. human cases. It’s important to know the signs of infestation in people & animals to help prevent this parasitic disease from spreading. bit.ly/3ZiVfFQ

Spotlight on CDC’s Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) 🔎 Meet CDC Botswana’s FETP team and graduates leading outbreak investigations. Together, we’re building a global network of disease detectives to keep communities safe. 🌍 Learn more: bit.ly/4pFPOvx.

Did you know? #Tuberculosis is a serious health threat, especially for people living with #HIV. The good news is that people with HIV who also have TB can get treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/3xFlewU

These global health leaders are strengthening health systems across Southern Africa and helping stop outbreaks at their source before they spread!

From training to action: CDC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Fellowship, developed with @ICAP_ColumbiaU, has 16 new graduates. 🎓

CDC Cameroon is applying lessons learned from major disease outbreaks to fight emerging health threats like monkeypox, preventing them from entering the U.S. Explore how we’re partnering with countries and organizations to stop threats at their source: bit.ly/496Al1p.

After gaps were found in Cameroon’s lab systems that impacted the country’s response to health crises, @CDCgov experts partnered to enhance lab capacities. This work is actively stopping health threats from entering the U.S. Read the story: bit.ly/496Al1p

CDC works globally to ensure countries are prepared to tackle health threats, whenever and wherever. Here’s how ⬇️bit.ly/3JGnAlt

Thank you to those strengthening labs, surveillance, and emergency response systems around the world. Preparedness keeps us all safer. 🧪🌐

We’re celebrating Botswana’s newest disease detectives! 🎉 CDC & Botswana welcomed 15 trained field epidemiologists – bringing the total to over 250 since 2012. Together, we’re building capacity to detect & stop outbreaks before they spread. bit.ly/4jt2fJt

As 2026 approaches, we pause to thank every health worker, partner, and community that turned global challenges into collective progress. Discover how our collaboration around the 🌎 is driving public health action: bit.ly/CDCGlobalHealth.

Botswana had one of the highest HIV rates in the world. Now, the country has “Gold Tier” status ⭐ in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission: bit.ly/48RfwXt. This accomplishment serves as a global model for success in HIV elimination.

In November 2025, Ethiopia confirmed its first case of Marburg. Since then, the @CDCgov has partnered with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) to respond quickly and effectively.  CDC subject matter experts deployed to South Ethiopia and Sidama regions to support infection prevention and control, laboratory testing strengthening, contact tracing, surveillance, and border health. As of December 6, the United States has donated five monoclonal antibody treatments and 600 Marburg vaccines to help stop the outbreak.  CDC and partner @OhioState Global One Health Initiative have mobilized resources to support training, lab kits, and supplies for frontline health workers. The United States, through CDC and other health agencies, will continue to stand firmly alongside the Ethiopian people to end this outbreak and ensure the people of Ethiopia and America remain safe from Marburg. #MarburgResponse #GlobalHealth

A simple text message can help stop the spread of HIV. @CDCTanzania's innovative approach has led to: ✅ Quicker HIV test results ✅ Timely connection to care ✅ Cost-savings ✅ Access in hard-to-reach places We're building a healthier future for all: bit.ly/46EyX4H

#DYK washing your hands is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of germs that cause disease? CDC’s work at home & abroad to promote handwashing helps stop disease before it spreads. For more, see bit.ly/3KwAWRI.