GDD: A Decade of Progress in Global Disease Detection
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Global Disease Detection Program
A decade of progress in global disease detection
The following is a snapshot of our work in global disease detection over the past 10+ years. CDC is a trusted partner in advancing global health and has relationships going back decades with some collaborating countries. Through the 10 centers, GDD’s activities reach over 50 countries.
SARS
The 2003 SARS outbreak was the catalyst for the GDD program
2003
Kenya
318 Effective outbreak responses in 13 countries
20 Pathogens detected, 1 new to world
67 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
126 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
13,000 Public health officials trained
2004
Thailand
78 Effective outbreak responses in 10 countries
22 Pathogens detected, 3 new to world
45 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
95 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
19,900 Public health officials trained
Egypt
132 Effective outbreak responses in 11 countries
12 Pathogens detected, 1 new to world
67 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
82 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
13,900 Public health officials trained
2006
Guatemala
467 Effective outbreak responses in 10 countries
11 Pathogens detected new to countries within region
66 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
109 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
24,900 Public health officials trained
China
581 Effective outbreak responses in 4 countries
3 Pathogens detected new to China
17 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
182 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
17,800 Public health officials trained
Kazakhstan
106 Effective outbreak responses in 3 countries
7 Pathogens detected new to countries within region
19 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
81 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
5,300 Public health officials trained
2008
India
68 Effective outbreak responses in 1 country
13 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
5 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
1,300 Public health officials trained
2009
South Africa
41 Effective outbreak responses in 7 countries
2 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
16 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
1,300 Public health officials trained
2010
Bangladesh
117 Effective outbreak responses in 1 country
3 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
2 Pathogens detected, 1 new to the region
30 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
6,000 Public health officials trained
2011
Georgia
13 Effective outbreak responses in 3 countries
13 Lab diagnostic tests for pathogens established
1 Pathogen detected new to the world
1 Organism detected new to world
52 Field epidemiology & laboratory training program graduates
500 Public health officials trained
2013
Ebola
The GDD program supports Ebola surveillance and response efforts in West Africa and around the world
2014
Zika
The GDD program supports Zika virus disease surveillance and response efforts in the Americas and around the world
2015
To learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/gdd/index.html
This is not a comprehensive list of all program activities and accomplishments.
- Page last reviewed: May 19, 2016
- Page last updated: May 19, 2016
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