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Read more to learn how countries are responding to the rising chikungunya threat and what measures are being recommended.

Explore the full discussion to learn more about how seasonality influences emerging infectious diseases and what it means for clinical preparedness.

Read more to see PAHO’s recommendations for strengthening measles prevention, surveillance, and outbreak response across the Americas.

Read the full update on the latest developments and conclusion of Ethiopia’s Marburg virus outbreak.

Learn more about Ethiopia’s emerging Marburg Virus Disease outbreak and what it means for healthcare readiness.

Learn more about how the Democratic Republic of the Congo successfully contained its 16th Ebola outbreak.

Read more to stay informed on the latest avian flu activity and measures to protect both poultry and public health.

Explore the full article to understand the unfolding Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia and the efforts underway to respond to this emerging health concern.

Read more about WHO’s urgent response to the DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak and efforts to prevent regional spread.

Read more about the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and access NETEC’s essential tools and guidance to support frontline preparedness and response.

Read more about the official end of the West Texas measles outbreak one of the largest in recent U.S. history as health officials emphasize the ongoing importance of vaccination amid rising measles cases nationwide.

Mpox outbreaks now affect 24 African countries, with new cases in Mozambique and rising infections in several regions, all amid severe vaccine supply challenges.

Read more for details on response efforts and guidance, so far in 2025, Cambodia has confirmed 11 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) related to backyard poultry exposure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring.

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.

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.

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.

Hantaviruses, primarily transmitted through rodents’ body fluids and excrement, can be contracted through inhaling contaminated air, with some strains, like the Andes virus, spreading person-to-person, making it crucial for clinicians to stay informed about the disease’s risks, symptoms, and treatment—check out NETEC's latest blog for more.

The CDC is issuing a Health Advisory on a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, with 208 cases and two deaths as of March 7, 2025. More cases are expected. Clinicians and officials are urged to follow prevention guidelines. Read the full advisory for more information.