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Progress against neglected tropical diseases - A woman educates a child about neglected tropical diseases

Two men on cargo ship in Kenyan port.” Credit: USAID/East Africa Trade and Investment Hub

People clelebrate by waving flags after officials in Burma lifted restrictions on election campaignin. Photo: SOE Tan Win/AFP

United States Announces Nearly $133 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudan. Credit: IOM / Mohammed

Dhaki Wako Baneta , 24, a pastoralist in the Wakobanata village Photo Morgana Wingard

A Food-Secure 2030. Photo credit: Bobby Neptune for USAID

Commemorating a decade of progress, sustaining momentum

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The first-ever Trade Africa Annual Report is now live. See our progress in support of the Africa Growth and Economic Opportunity Act.

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Supporting a more just, prosperous, and democratic future

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The United States announced nearly $133 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help people affected by ongoing conflict

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The United States announced nearly $35 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help the people of Ethiopia.

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U.S. Government Expands Vision for Global Food Security

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Remarks by Administrator Gayle Smith at the 10th African Green Revolution Forum

Administrator Smith at the African Green Revolution Forum

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Tracking Rumors to Contain Disease: The Case of DeySay in Liberia’s Ebola Outbreak

September 22, 2016 -- Beatrice M. Spadacini

Rumors spread misinformation, fuel mistrust, cause panic and sometimes even prompt irrational behaviors. This is particularly true in the context of a health emergency when accurate information about a disease—how to prevent, detect, contain and treat it—can mean the difference between staying...