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Biden Administration Launches Global Infectious Disease Prevention Program

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic in the Oval Office at the White House, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The Biden administration has unveiled a new initiative aimed at assisting 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak that brought the world to a standstill in 2020.

Government officials from various U.S. agencies, including the State Department, CDC, HHS, and USAID, will collaborate with these countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for potential outbreaks.

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