Newsroom Highlights

Stay connected with the latest updates, stories, and developments in the field of special pathogens. Our Newsroom Highlights page offers insights into recent news and events, showcasing ongoing efforts in preparedness and response. Explore the stories that make an impact.

BCU Team Airways Training

September 9, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Melissa Massey

Check out our blog to see how the SPECTRE program’s intensive session at UTMB sharpened the Biocontainment Care Unit’s skills in airway management. Discover how realistic simulations and full PPE exercises are boosting their expertise and teamwork for high-containment environments.
WHO Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

August 26, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Melissa Massey

🚨 Global Health Alert 🚨 The WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency due to a rapidly spreading mpox outbreak in Africa. With thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths, urgent action is needed. Learn more and find out how you can help in our latest blog post.
H5 Bird Flu Among Poultry Workers

August 12, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Maegan Traveler
June Quarterly Training

July 29, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Melissa Massey, M.Ed
Cucumber Crisis: The Recent Salmonella Outbreak

July 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Riya Sood
The Importance of Collaboration for HCID Preparedness

June 14, 2024 • 8:37 a.m. by Kara Marshall
Enhanced Readiness: Inside UTMB's Latest BCU Training

June 7, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Melissa Massey
10 Years Later: Lessons Learned and Advancements Made Since 2014-2016 Ebola Epidemic

May 24, 2024 • 12:06 p.m. by Shannon Slewitzke
Exploring Possibilities in Investigational Medications

May 6, 2024 • 12:00 a.m.
2024 1st Annual Symposium Recap

April 15, 2024 • 11:30 a.m.
Mosquito Season

March 25, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Malinda Ruelas
Lassa Fever: The Who, What, Where & Why

March 11, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Maegan Traveler
Measles Making a Comeback

March 4, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Malinda Ruelas
Mpox Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

February 19, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Malinda Ruelas
What is Kyasanur Forest Disease?

February 12, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Maegan Traveler
SPECTRE Blog Series: Considerations for Managing Category A Waste in a Healthcare Facility-Protecting Healthcare Worker and Waste Handler Safety & Spill Cleanup Procedures

February 5, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Alexandra Mckenna Lewis
SPECTRE Blog Series: Considerations for Managing Category A Waste in a Healthcare Facility-Treatment Options to Inactivate Category A Pathogens & Packaging Category A Waste for Off-Site Treatment

January 29, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Alexandra McKenna Lewis
SPECTRE Blog Series: Considerations for Managing Category A Waste in a Healthcare Facility-Storing Category A Waste Prior to Inactivation or Transport & Moving Category A Waste from Patient Care Area to Storage Location or Transport Vehicle

January 22, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Alexandra McKenna Lewis
SPECTRE Blog Series: Considerations for Managing Category A Waste in a Healthcare Facility-Planning for and Minimizing the Amount of Category A Waste

January 16, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. by Alexandra McKenna Lewis
SPECTRE Blog Series: Biohazard Waste Management in Healthcare Facilities

January 5, 2024 • 10:23 a.m. by Alexandra McKenna Lewis

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