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World Malaria Day 2011

Achieving Progress and Impact

April 25 commemorates global efforts to control malaria by highlighting the successes of the past decade, as well as remaining challenges. 3.3 billion people (half the world’s population) live in areas at risk of malaria, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. Learn about World Malaria Day.

Read the statement from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH.

April Observances

 

National Autism Awareness Month

Autism awareness heartThis month we reflect on an urgent public health challenge and rededicate ourselves to addressing the complex needs of people with autism and their families. Read More.

Read the Presidential Proclamation.

Read the statement from Secretary Sebelius.

Health Disparities

A health disparity is a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, or environmental disadvantage. Learn more.

Read the HHS Action Plan to Reduce Health Disparities.

Read the National Stakeholder Strategy for Achieving Health Equity.

Secretary's Key Initiative Sites

HealthCare.gov

HealthCare.gov

Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers.

 
StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov

Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages, or on the web. Learn to recognize the warning signs of bullying and how to get help.

 
StopMedicareFraud.gov

StopMedicareFraud.gov

Learn how to spot Medicare fraud and report it when you witness it to help prevent fraud, waste and abuse. You can also learn how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft.

 
FoodSafety.gov

FoodSafety.gov

Get alerts on life-saving food recalls and helpful tips for keeping food safe, from the trusted source for food safety information from the federal government.

 
InsureKidsNow.gov

InsureKidsNow.gov

Find state-specific information about health insurance coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

 
Flu.gov

FLU.gov

Get everyday actions for preventing the flu; learn about the symptoms and treatment for those with the flu virus.  Find a place near you to get a flu shot; all ages should be vaccinated this year.

 
Let's Move!

Let's Move!

Join America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn the facts about raising healthier kids through physical activity and nutrition.

 
HHS.gov/Open

HHS.gov/Open

Engage with HHS as it makes its operations more transparent to the public. Collaborate on data sets, tools and HHS initiatives to help us serve the public more effectively.

 
HHS.gov/Recovery

HHS.gov/Recovery

See what HHS is doing to implement and manage health and human service programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Find information on programs, plans, reports, updates, announcements and how HHS is doing its part to help jumpstart the economy.

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