Global Disease Detection Program: Where We Work

GDD Center locations are selected in consultation with invited countries, internal experts, WHO, and national and international partners. Location selection is based on:

• Public health significance: The country has a high population density or history of infectious diseases or expected potential for emerging diseases;
• Country commitment: The country supports and values partnership with CDC and will actively engage in collaborative activities and identify new partners;
• Established CDC presence: The country has an established, effective working relationship with CDC and supports CDC staff in-country;
• Established regional reach: The country has the infrastructure and regional stature to serve as regional resource, or is already acting as a regional leader in other arenas;
• International partner presence: The country has other U.S. Government agencies and international partners operating in-country.

• The US is partnering with over 31 countries through the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) to achieve a world safe from infectious disease threats.
• Six GDD Centers (Bangladesh, Kenya, Thailand, India, Georgia, and Kazakhstan) are located in countries that have been named as GHSA partner countries.
• Centers inform and drive GHSA progress, having demonstrated national and regional success in building capacity in the following areas: emerging infectious disease detection and response; workforce development; laboratory systems; preparedness and communication; addressing the animal and human interface responsible for zoonotic infections; and conducting public health research.
• All GDD Centers are committed to supporting and advancing the International Health Regulations.