Leading the way in the Amazon region, Suriname has earned malaria-free certification from the WHO, marking a major public health victory achieved through decades of innovation, dedication, and prevention efforts.
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NETEC Transmission Interrupted Podcast "Special Pathogen Preparedness: Strengthening Response with Drills and Exercises"
This episode explores how nationwide drills and real-world exercises are strengthening special pathogen preparedness and enhancing public health response.
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NETEC NEWS & BLOG "Strengthening Global Preparedness: NETEC hosts Japan Institute for Health Security Delegation"
Discover how NETEC and Japan’s Institute for Health Security are working together to advance global infectious disease readiness through strategic visits and partnership agreements.
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NETEC News & Blog PRESS RELEASE "New Federal Portable Biocontainment Unit (PBCU) Put to the Test in National Health Security Exercise Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026"
NETEC helped deploy HHS’s Portable Biocontainment Unit for the first time, demonstrating the U.S. health system’s readiness to manage and transport patients with high-risk infectious diseases.
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PAHO Executive Committee Kicks Off 176th Session, Addressing Key Health Issues in the Americas
PAHO’s Executive Committee met to advance health initiatives in the Americas, focusing on collaboration, fair access to medical treatments, and enhanced disease control.
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NETEC and RESPTCs in Action at APIC 2025
NETEC and RESPTCs showcased innovative strategies and hands-on training to advance national special pathogen preparedness at APIC 2025 — read more to explore their impact and resources.
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NETEC NEWS & BLOG "Avian Influenza in 2025: Why This Moment Matters for Pandemic Preparedness"
In 2025, the detection of H5N1 in dairy cows and humans across all 50 states has prompted increased attention and a call for coordinated monitoring and response.
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PAHO/WHO: Eastern Caribbean Launches Regional Project to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness and Response
A new project launched in the Eastern Caribbean aims to strengthen health systems and pandemic preparedness through a collaborative, One Health approach.
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The Infectious Disease Podcast "From Four Corners to Hollywood: Tracing Hantavirus's Deadly Path"
In the latest episode of the Infectious Disease Podcast, Dr. Thomas Ksiazek explores the ongoing dangers of hantavirus, revealing how everyday exposures can turn deadly and why early detection and global coordination are vital to stopping future outbreaks.
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NETEC NEWS & BLOG "Powering Preparedness: Bellevue Hospital Leads with Scalable Models and Research in Special Pathogens"
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is leading national special pathogens preparedness with innovative, scalable strategies—learn more about their latest efforts to strengthen healthcare readiness.
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NETEC NEWS & BLOG "When Trash Becomes a Threat: Lessons in HCID Waste Management"
NETEC’s newest blog highlights why healthcare facilities must be prepared to handle infectious waste safely during outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and Lassa fever.
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NETEC Webinar Series: Ophthalmic Manifestations of Mpox What Clinicians Need to Know
NETEC’s webinar explores mpox-related eye complications and emphasizes early diagnosis, treatment, and global lessons to support clinical and infection control efforts.
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NETEC Transmission Interrupted "Isolation and Waste: Lessons from the Frontlines of Special Pathogen Preparedness"
Experts in this episode of Transmission Interrupted share insights on safely handling high-risk infectious waste, emphasizing real-world lessons, regulatory guidance, and preparedness strategies.
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SPECTRE BLOG "Not Just Practice-Preparation: June's BCU Training at UTMB"
Boosting regional readiness in HHS Region 6, the SPECTRE program teamed up with UTMB’s Biocontainment Care Unit for hands-on infectious disease training—learn more about how this effort strengthens frontline response.
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What does “vector control” actually mean?
A vector is an organism—typically an arthropod or rodent—that transmits pathogens from one host to another. Vectors play a crucial role in the spread of many diseases, often without being affected themselves. For example, mosquitoes are vectors that transmit malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, while ticks can carry Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Another example is rats, which were key vectors in the spread of the plague due to their fleas carrying Yersinia pestis. Vector control refers to strategies aimed at reducing or eliminating the populations of these disease-transmitting organisms or limiting the interaction with people to prevent outbreaks. Techniques include using insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent mosquito bites or improving sanitation or using rodenticides to control rat populations. These methods are essential public health tools in managing vector-borne diseases. – Corri Levine, PhD, MS, MPH Associate Director, SPECTRE
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Texas Public Health Summit 2025"Lone Star Outlook Infectious Disease Preparedness for 2050"
Learn more about the 2025 Texas Public Health Summit (TXPHS25), a free hybrid event bringing together public health leaders to explore past, present, and future strategies for infectious disease preparedness in Texas.
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Strengthening Regional Preparedness Through Partnership Belleve Hospital and NJHA Lead Train-the-Trainer Event
A NETEC-supported Train-the-Trainer event hosted by NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and the New Jersey Hospital Association advanced the NSPS mission by strengthening regional partnerships and equipping healthcare professionals with critical special pathogen response skills.
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Togo Reports Mpox Outbreak as Activity Escalates in West Africa
Mpox cases are rising in West Africa, with Togo reporting its first outbreak and Sierra Leone experiencing a major surge driven by the clade 2 virus, straining healthcare systems and affecting mostly young adults in urban areas.
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Strengthening Frontline Connections for a Safer Healthcare Environment
Experts on the latest Transmission Interrupted episode stress that resilient healthcare systems depend on empowered frontline workers, clear communication, and consistent, real-world training.
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Poll: 83% of Americans say benefits of MMR vaccines outweigh risks
With measles cases on the rise in the U.S. and Canada, Americans largely support MMR vaccination, yet many are still unclear about the risks and remain split on alternative treatments like vitamin A and cod liver oil.