Accelerating Measles and Rubella Testing in 120 Countries (60 sec)

Despite the availability of vaccines against measles and rubella, the diseases remain important concerns for both domestic and international public health, especially as importations from countries with outbreaks threaten the elimination status of these viruses in the United States. A robust global laboratory network is critical in order for countries to promptly identify new cases of measles and rubella and rapidly respond to outbreaks. To increase global capacity to test for measles and rubella, CDC provides laboratory supplies to 120 countries and has trained laboratory workers from 60 countries on methods for laboratory detection of measles and rubella cases. To explore more of CDC’s global efforts, visit www.cdc.gov/globalhealth.

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https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/video/2024-04-24-sfatw-global-expanding-measles-rubella-systems-v4/SFATW-Global-Expanding-Measles-Rubella_xl60.mp4