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.

Find out more about ASPR’s new Portable Biocontainment Unit designed for safe transport of infectious disease patients.

During EMS Week, ASPR showcased TRACIE resources that help EMS professionals prepare for infectious diseases, mass casualty events, active shooter situations, and behavioral health challenges.

Adopted after three years of negotiation, the WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to strengthen global pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable access to health tools while upholding national sovereignty — read more.

Read more about how NETEC and SPECTRE are enhancing frontline preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases through hands-on, interdisciplinary training in San Antonio.

SPECTRE’s Dr. Susan McLellan sounds the alarm on the deadliest U.S. measles outbreak in decades, linking it to vaccine misinformation and public distrust—read more to understand what's driving the crisis and who’s most at risk.

Proper hand hygiene remains a top priority, and WHO continues to urge healthcare professionals and decision-makers to adopt it as a critical practice for saving lives, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and NETEC held hands-on training to strengthen lab readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) in the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS).

PAHO is calling for coordinated, cross-sector efforts across the Americas to strengthen mosquito control as diseases like dengue continue to surge.

This episode explores what it takes to effectively prepare for and respond to high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs), focusing on the systems, strategies, and collaboration needed to protect patients and strengthen healthcare infrastructure against emerging threats.

The NETEC webinar "Handle with Care: Special Pathogen Waste Management" highlighted the importance of regulatory compliance, planning, and coordination in managing special pathogen waste. It also emphasized best practices such as minimizing waste, proper packaging, staff training, and maintaining clear protocols to ensure safe disposal and protect public health.

Over the past 25 years, GOARN, coordinated by WHO, has supported over 175 health emergencies in 114 countries, deploying expert teams and strengthening local response systems to become a cornerstone of global health preparedness.

The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, Research, and Education (SPECTRE) program proudly partnered with the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) to host a specialized training for healthcare professionals across HHS Region 6.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and NETEC held a special pathogen training for lab staff, combining virtual lessons on infectious disease protocols with hands-on practice in PPE use, spill response, and lab safety.

The “Prepared to Respond Together” webinar emphasized the importance of constant readiness, cross-sector collaboration, and health equity in emergency response. National initiatives like NETEC and the NSPS were highlighted as key models for strengthening infectious disease preparedness through training and coordination. Learn more about how these efforts are building a more resilient health system.

A measles outbreak in West Texas, fueled by misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, has led to the use of unproven treatments over the proven MMR vaccine. Many experts warn that promoting these alternatives puts lives at risk and undermines public trust in effective prevention.

Africa CDC and WHO have updated their Continental Response Plan as mpox spreads to 28 countries, with the DRC at the epicenter and Africa bearing the highest burden. Despite progress in vaccination and testing, conflict and a major funding gap threaten efforts—read more to learn about the response and how to support it.

Switzerland has confirmed its first case of clade 1b mpox in a traveler returning from Africa, according to UNMC's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP). The more virulent clade 1b is currently driving an outbreak in central Africa, with most cases reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Free, self-paced online courses (1–3 hours) from the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) are available to all Texas residents, covering a variety of public health topics to support lifelong learning and community resilience.