Preventing Diseases

Each year millions of vulnerable people, especially children, die from easily preventable diseases. The American Red Cross global health programs combat some of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases: measles, malaria and HIV/AIDS.

Partnering with local Red Cross volunteers, who are already working in the world’s poorest regions, the American Red Cross helps families access health prevention programs, such as vaccination campaigns, distribution of bed nets against malaria and HIV/AIDS peer education.

Watch The Last Measle to see one example of the impact we’re making around the world.

Learn more about the Red Cross' role in the Measles Initiative.