Campaigns and Awareness Days

Overview

Discover how CDC is helping make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous through outbreak response efforts that stop deadly threats before they spread. Through longstanding partnerships and health observances, CDC raises awareness about emerging global health threats. Learn how DGHP’s initiatives and campaigns inspire collaboration and action to protect health worldwide.

Campaigns

Disease detectives preparing to investigate an outbreak in the field.
Outbreaks You Never Heard About: Because CDC Was There
Learn how CDC experts protect Americans by stopping deadly threats abroad.

Awareness Days

Outbreaks You Never Heard Of Because CDC Stopped Them. 3 lab techs in personal protective equipment looking towards the camera. 250+ outbreaks stopped in 40+ countries in 2 years.
World Field Epidemiology Day
Celebrated on September 7, this observance highlights the crucial role of field epidemiologists.
A group of CDC employees smiling surrounded by a yellow graphic.
World Health Workers Week
This observance recognizes the valuable contributions of health workers in global public health.
CDC: Saving Lives at Home and Around the World. December 27, 2024. International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. Two lab workers in PPE.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
CDC strengthens health systems to help countries prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks.
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Published: November 1, 2024
Updated: September 9, 2026

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