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{{short description|U.S. government agency responsible for U.S. Quarantine Stations and issuing quarantine orders}}
{{short description|U.S. government agency responsible for U.S. Quarantine Stations and issuing quarantine orders}}
{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Division of Global Migration Health
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agency
|Mission=The Division of Global Migration Health (DGMH) is dedicated to protecting public health by preventing, detecting, and responding to communicable diseases that affect safe global movement. It ensures the health of individuals traveling to, from, and within the United States.
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Employees=150
|Budget=Not publicly specified (Part of CDC's budget)
|Website=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/
|Services=Quarantine and Border Health; Medical Examination for Immigrants and Refugees; Disease Surveillance; Emergency Response
|ParentOrganization=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
|TopOrganization=Department of Health and Human Services
|CreationLegislation=Public Health Service Act of 1944
|HeadquartersLocation=33.757460, -84.384597
|HeadquartersAddress=1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
}}
The '''Division of Global Migration Health''' ('''DGMH'''), formerly the '''Division of Global Migration and Quarantine''' is the part of the U.S. government responsible for U.S. Quarantine Stations and issuing [[quarantine]] orders.  It is part of the [[National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases]] within the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC).
The '''Division of Global Migration Health''' ('''DGMH'''), formerly the '''Division of Global Migration and Quarantine''' is the part of the U.S. government responsible for U.S. Quarantine Stations and issuing [[quarantine]] orders.  It is part of the [[National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases]] within the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC).


The U.S. Quarantine Stations work at 20 major ports of entry where most international travelers arrive, to help prevent contagious diseases from entering and spreading through the United States.  Because of US federal regulations, pilots of ships and planes must report to CDC any illnesses and deaths before arriving into the United States. [[Quarantine]] public health officers work with [[U.S. Customs and Border Protection]] and [[emergency medical services]] to also detect sick travelers entering the country. Quarantine officers also screen imported animals and biologics to ensure safety from diseases dangerous to humans.
The U.S. Quarantine Stations work at 20 major ports of entry where most international travelers arrive, to help prevent contagious diseases from entering and spreading through the United States.  Because of US federal regulations, pilots of ships and planes must report to CDC any illnesses and deaths before arriving into the United States. [[Quarantine]] public health officers work with [[U.S. Customs and Border Protection]] and [[emergency medical services]] to also detect sick travelers entering the country. Quarantine officers also screen imported animals and biologics to ensure safety from diseases dangerous to humans.


== History ==
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/}}
 
==Mission==
 
The mission of the Division of Global Migration Health is to keep Americans safe by protecting public health at ports of entry, ensuring the health of travelers, and preventing the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases. DGMH works to detect, respond to, and control health threats associated with global migration.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/about.html |title=About DGMH |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Parent organization==
 
DGMH is housed within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the CDC, which itself is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/index.html |title=National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Legislation==
 
The Division was established under the broader framework of the Public Health Service Act of 1944, which grants the CDC the authority to manage public health at national borders.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/laws-regulations.html |title=Laws and Regulations |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Partners==
 
* U.S. Customs and Border Protection for coordination at ports of entry.
* Department of Homeland Security for immigration health screenings.
* International health organizations like the WHO for global health security.
 
==Number of employees==
 
DGMH employs approximately 150 staff members, including public health officers, medical officers, and support staff.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/contact.html |title=Contact Us |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Organization structure==
 
DGMH's structure includes:
 
* Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch for managing health at ports of entry.
* Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health Branch for health screenings and vaccinations.
* Emergency Response and Surveillance Branch for monitoring and responding to health threats.
 
===Leader===
 
The Division is led by a Director.
 
===Divisions===
 
* Quarantine and Border Health Services for preventing disease importation.
* Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health for health assessments of newcomers.
* Emergency Response for rapid response to public health emergencies.
 
==List of programs==
 
* U.S. Quarantine Stations at major ports of entry.
* Medical Examination Program for immigrants and refugees.
* Global Migration and Quarantine Information System (GMQIS) for data management.
 
==Last total enacted budget==
 
The budget for DGMH is not detailed separately but is part of the CDC's overall budget, which was $11.8 billion for FY 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/budget/documents/fy2023/fy-2023-cdc-budget-overview.pdf |title=FY 2023 CDC Budget Overview |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Staff==
 
Staff includes quarantine officers, epidemiologists, medical officers, and administrative support, all focused on border health and global migration health.
 
==Funding==
 
Funding for DGMH comes through the CDC's budget, allocated by Congress, and is used for operational costs, staff salaries, and emergency response capabilities.
 
==Services provided==
 
DGMH provides quarantine services at U.S. ports, conducts medical examinations for immigrants and refugees, responds to public health emergencies related to travel, and engages in disease surveillance to prevent outbreaks. They also work on health education for migrants and border communities.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/programs-services.html |title=Programs and Services |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Regulations overseen==
 
While DGMH does not directly oversee regulations, it operates under the legal framework provided by the Public Health Service Act, including regulations related to quarantine and the medical examination of aliens.
 
==Headquarters address==
 
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
 
==History==
 
The Division of Global Migration Health evolved from the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, with its roots tracing back to the Public Health Service's historical roles in border health management, adapting over time to modern migration patterns and health challenges.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/about.html |title=About DGMH |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
=== Early History ===
Until the 1870s, quarantines were under state and local control.  In 1879, the federal government established a National Board of Health with national quarantine authority.  It contained equal representation from the three government organizations with medical officers: the Army, the Navy, and the [[Marine Hospital Service]].  In 1883, the law authorizing the National Board of Health expired, and quarantine authority devolved solely to the Marine Hospital Service.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Smillie|first=W. G.|date=1943-08-01|title=The National Board of Health 1879–1883|journal=American Journal of Public Health and the Nation's Health|volume=33|issue=8|pages=925–930|doi=10.2105/ajph.33.8.925|issn=0002-9572|pmc=1527526|pmid=18015860}}</ref>
Until the 1870s, quarantines were under state and local control.  In 1879, the federal government established a National Board of Health with national quarantine authority.  It contained equal representation from the three government organizations with medical officers: the Army, the Navy, and the [[Marine Hospital Service]].  In 1883, the law authorizing the National Board of Health expired, and quarantine authority devolved solely to the Marine Hospital Service.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Smillie|first=W. G.|date=1943-08-01|title=The National Board of Health 1879–1883|journal=American Journal of Public Health and the Nation's Health|volume=33|issue=8|pages=925–930|doi=10.2105/ajph.33.8.925|issn=0002-9572|pmc=1527526|pmid=18015860}}</ref>


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== External links ==
* [https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/ Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Division of Global Migration Health]]
* [https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/index.html CDC Quarantine Information]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dgmq/ Official website]


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[[Category:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]
[[Category:Quarantine facilities in the United States]]
[[Category:Quarantine facilities in the United States]]
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