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Department announces new health bureau

WEBThe Department of State launched the new Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) at an event in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the Harry S Truman …

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From Health to Space

WEBEstablished in 2010, the Science Envoys program receives its origin from an idea of former Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind. and a bipartisan group of his colleagues. The intent was to …

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The Office of International Health and Biodefense

WEBOn Aug. 1, 2018, when the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confirmed its 10th Ebola outbreak since 1976, the Office of International Health and Biodefense (IHB) closely …

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Symposium underscores global health security and diplomacy …

WEBThe event was co-hosted by the Department of State and the Council on Foreign Relations. “All of us now know that there is only one way to enhance global health security: …

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MED team supports COVID-19 response

WEBBy Christine A. Stapleton, Lee Ann Eisler, and Carole Brown In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Department of State’s Bureau of Medical …

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CDC boosts disease surveillance at Tanzania border

WEBBy Sophia Nur and Gloria Macha Tanzania has more than 60 formal border crossings and numerous informal ones that span eight neighboring countries and an extensive …

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Inaugural FSI symposium explores foreign affairs workforce …

WEBBy George M. Chinnery The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) hosted its first Resilience Symposium in September to explore the latest research on workforce resilience. …

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Embassy Muscat kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month

WEBBy Patricia Dos Santos-Archie Embassy Muscat held a kick-off event, May 16, in response to President Joe Biden’s proclamation of May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The …

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Making a Difference

WEBEmployees can find more information about these briefs by searching Department notices. To schedule an appointment or for more information regarding ECS services, email …

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U.S.-Brazil agricultural initiatives battle evolving challenges

WEBThe United States and Brazil are world leaders in agriculture. Together they feed 25% of the global population and serve as close partners in agricultural research. Two new U.S. …

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Diversity in Action

WEB1.6 percent of employees are individuals with targeted disabilities. The term targeted disability is defined at 29 C.F.R. 1614.203 (a) (9), and a list of Targeted Disabilities or …

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Embassy Panama donates PPE to Panamanian hospital

WEBEmbassy Panama Chargé d’Affaires Ryan Rowlands bumps elbows with Panamanian Vice Minister of Health Ivette Berrio in solidarity, July 27. The embassy provided Panama …

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2022 Federal Benefits Open Season

WEBThe Federal Benefits Open Season runs Nov. 14-Dec. 12, offering eligible employees an opportunity to enroll, change plans or plan options, change enrollment type, or cancel …

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West African clothing manufacturers pivot to medical apparel

WEBEthical Apparel Africa, a sourcing company that connects manufacturers to retailers, is working with its factory partners in Ghana and Benin to pivot operations and retain jobs …

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