The 61 st United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is underway in Vienna, Austria through March 16. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs James A… more
Today’s world of increasing interconnectivity and mobility accelerates the shared global risk to human health and well-being. The United States cannot effectively protect the health of its citizens without… more
Dana*, an 11-year-old living in Kenya with her widowed mother and four siblings, was 9 years old when a male neighbor lured her into his house with the promise of a sugary treat. He then locked the door and… more
Just hours before embarking on his first official visit to Sub-Saharan Africa , Secretary Tillerson today, delivered remarks about the United States relationship with Africa. Secretary Tillerson underscored… more
Today, the United States recognizes women across the globe who have been affected by the harmful practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) which has broad implications for the health and human… more
Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, and thanks to the generosity of the American people, 13 high-HIV-burden countries are now poised to achieve epidemic control by 2020. As outlined in the U.S.… more
Cancer and cancer-related diseases claim the lives of eight million people worldwide each year. Fourteen million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually, and more than 60% of those cases occur in low and… more
