President Biden’s administration has taken the lead in the United States’ global efforts to combat the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future health crises. By working closely with allies and partners, the U.S. is reinforcing its commitment to global health and security, and preventing infectious disease outbreaks and other biological threats from reaching American shores.
To ensure that the international community is better equipped to handle future pandemics, the U.S. is actively engaged in negotiating an international instrument focused on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. These proposals aim to protect not only Americans but also people worldwide while minimizing the social and economic impacts experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The United States remains committed to saving lives across the globe, as evidenced by initiatives like PEPFAR which has saved millions of lives, including during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014 where the U.S played a crucial role in developing vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. Since then, efforts have continued to ensure African nations have timely access to necessary medicines during subsequent Ebola outbreaks. The U.S is also actively addressing emerging challenges like Antimicrobial Resistance and investing in global coordination and countermeasures.
In summary, President Biden’s leadership has positioned the United States at the forefront of global efforts to prevent future health crises like COVID-19 by working collaboratively with allies and partners to strengthen global health security measures. For more information on these efforts visit
