Bureau for Global Health

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the U.S. Government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families and communities in low- and middle-income countries. With a commitment to improving global health, USAID confronts health challenges by raising the quality, availability, and use of essential health services. USAID's objective is to improve global health by focusing on three strategic priorities: 1) Preventing Child and Maternal Deaths; 2) Controlling the HIV/AIDS Epidemic; and 3) Combating Infectious Diseases. Achieving these priorities and continuing sustainable progress in global health requires investment in strengthening health systems and its core functions such as human resources, information, governance, finance, medical commodities and service delivery. USAID's Bureau for Global Health supports health programs in partner countries, advances research and innovation in areas relevant to overall Agency health objectives, and transfers new technologies through its own programmatic work, coordination with other donors, and a portfolio of grants. Global health is a global good with consequences that not only affect the people of developing nations, but also directly affect the interests of American citizens.