Office of Global Affairs (OGA)
The United States Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Global Affairs is the diplomatic voice of the Department of Health and Human Services—we foster critical global relationships, coordinate international engagement across HHS and the U.S. government, and provide leadership and expertise in global health diplomacy and policy to contribute to a safer, healthier world.
- Reviewing COVID-19 Response and Strengthening the WHO’s Global Emergency Preparedness and Response WHO ROADMAP
- U.S. Statement on Taiwan's Participation at the World Health Assembly
- 21 Nations Present Joint Statement at 74th UN General Assembly
- July 2019 Joint Letter from Secretaries Azar and Pompeo on International Partnerships
About OGA
The Office of Global Affairs provides leadership and expertise in global health diplomacy and policy to protect the health and well-being of Americans.
Global Health Security
OGA coordinates policy and strategy across the U.S. government, and supports implementation of the Global Health Security Agenda to accelerate progress toward a world safe and secure from infectious disease threat.
Global Health Diplomacy
Global health diplomacy—the intersection of public health and foreign affairs—is the core of OGA’s work.
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