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ALT A healthcare professional and patient talking. CDC logo and the URL cdc.gov/tb are visible in the image.
ALT An anopheles minimus mosquito, one of the mosquitoes that can spread malaria when it bites
ALT A headshot of someone in full PPE to protect against Ebola virus.
ALT Group photo of thirteen people standing on stage at an AFENET@20 event, against a backdrop displaying the AFENET 20th anniversary logo.
ALT White text on a purple background reading “U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2025: Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us” In the bottom left, the CDC logo with the text “November 18-24" and “bit.ly/USAAW2025” Bottom right has decorative gear graphics.
ALT Three staff members at a GAIHN hospital in Jordan sit at a table in an office having a discussion.
ALT A person interacting with various outdoor settings including petting a wounded cat, trimming a bush, and sitting in a grassy area while leaves and spores float in the air and into the persons’ lungs. Text reads: “Fungi are everywhere: on animals, in the environment, in the air. Cdc.gov/fungal”
ALT A series of images showing the dates and themes of the fungal disease awareness week. Text reads, “9/15- Testing and antifungals, 9/16- Fungal diseases and One Health, 9/17- Neglected Tropical Diseases, 9/18- Fungal pneumonias, 9/19- The future of fungal diseases.”
ALT Dr. Zachary Weiner (CDC/Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch) demonstrates the use of an anthrax rapid diagnostic test kit to Uganda Wildlife Authority lab staff, park rangers, and fellows from the Laboratory Leadership Program and Field Epidemiology Training Program at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
ALT Image 1: Five suitcases for travel. Text reads, “Mosquito bites can make you sick. There are currently Travel Health Notices for chikungunya, and other mosquito-borne diseases. Before you travel, check if your destination has a Travel Health Notice. Prevent mosquito bites to protect yourself and your loved ones.” The CDC logo is included.
ALT Image 2: Map of eastern Asia and African nations with outbreaks. Text reads: “Chikungunya Notices. Outbreaks in Guangdong Provice (China), Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Reunion, Santa Cruz (Bolivia), Somalia, and Sri Lanka (as of Aug 4, 2025). If you develop symptoms, continue to prevent mosquito bites for the first week of illness to avoid further spread of the virus. To Do’s: 1) Talk to your doctor about vaccination, which is recommended for travelers visiting outbreak areas. 2) Take steps to prevent mosquito bites. 3) See a doctor if you develop fever and joint pain during or after travel.
ALT Image 3: A map of South America showing countries with cases. Text reads “Yellow Fever. Increased numbers of cases in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru (as of Aug 4, 2025). If you develop symptoms, continue to prevent mosquito bites for 5 days after symptoms began. To Do’s: 1) Talk to your doctor about vaccination. 2) Check if your destination requires proof of vaccination or a waiver to enter the country. 3) Take steps to prevent mosquito bites. 4) See a doctor if you develop fever, chills, head or body aches during or after travel.” The CDC logo is included.
ALT Image 4: World maps showing outbreaks in South America and Africa. Text reads, “Also check for … Dengue in countries with more cases than usual. Bangladesh, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Ecuador, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guatemala, Kiribati, Mali, Panama, Philippines, Samoa, Sudan, Tonga, Tuvalu. Oropouche in the Americas as of Aug 4 2025. Oropouche is mostly spread by biting midges, but some mosquitoes can also spread the virus. EPA-registered insect repellent protects against both biting midges and mosquitoes. Brazil, Columbia, Cuba, Panama, Peru. The CDC logo is included.”
