2001.08.17:HHS Launches Web Site Dedicated to Global Health Issues

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, Aug. 17, 2001

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HHS LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE DEDICATED TO GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUES

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced the launch of a new Web site that addresses the inextricable link between domestic and international health issues. The site, www.globalhealth.gov, provides information on the department's work on global health issues as well as worldwide health statistics, reports and publications, and links to the department's global health partners.

"The global health challenges for this new century are daunting. These problems require a solution that is driven by compassion and that includes the very best research, practice and service from HHS," said Secretary Thompson. "Because our health, economies and humanitarian values have become truly global in nature, our responses must likewise be global in nature."

The site was developed to be a portal of global health information for policymakers, researchers, doctors and the general public. It underscores the administration's commitment to health as a priority in America and worldwide.

HHS works with partners from around the world to combat global health problems such as AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and tobacco use. The ease of travel in today's global economy means that no nation can be isolated from global health threats. The movement of more than 2 million people each day across national boarders and the growth of international trade in goods are responsible for increased health risks, including infectious diseases, contaminated foods, and biological and chemical threats.

The new globalhealth.gov Web site is administered by HHS' Office of International and Refugee Health.

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