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The Office of Global Affairs is the diplomatic voice of the Department of Health and Human Services—we foster critical global relationships, coordinate international engagement across HHS and the U.S. government, and provide leadership and expertise in global health diplomacy and policy to contribute to a safer, healthier world.

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  • “Global Health Within a Domestic Agency: The Transformation of the Office of Global Affairs at HHS.” Katherine E. Bliss, Center for Strategic & International Studies, 2014.
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Content last reviewed June 13, 2016
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