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Global Center for Health Security

- Our Expertise Overview
- Why Nebraska?
  Nebraska’s difference is an all-star, all-volunteer team that dedicated itself to being ready for any biocontainment crisis at any time.
- Leadership
  The Global Center is led by experts in biopreparedness and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
- Scholars
  Our scholars are leading advancements in global health security.
- Affiliates
  Our affiliates are innovative experts collaborating to advance global health security.
- C-STARS
  C-STARS, the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills- Omaha is a collaboration between UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s School of Aerospace Medicine. C-STARS Omaha works closely with UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security, iEXCEL, and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to take advantage of the medical center’s capabilities and expertise in biopreparedness training and research.
- Our Team
  Our team consists of a variety of professionals providing support and project management to further the Global Center for Health Security’s mission.
- Domains Overview
- Clinical Operations
  The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections. Further, our clinical capabilities include biological, chemical, burn, and radiation domains.
- Education & Training
  Our expertise is now sought worldwide and officially sanctioned by the U.S. government. The GCHS is the home base to the national Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.
- Research
  The GCHS has laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health.
- Innovation & External Partnerships
  The GCHS has partnered with many academic groups at UNMC and external partners to tackle the most pressing problems in emerging infectious diseases.
- Programs Overview
- Core Capabilities
  Learn about the GCHS’ 4 core capabilities: Emerging Pathogens Lab , Nebraska Biocontainment Unit , the National Quarantine Unit, and deployable teams.
- Core Programs
  The GCHS works with multiple core programs to enhance our capabilities to respond effectively to public health challenges.
- Partnerships
  The GCHS partners with many outside organizations to strengthen our commitment to addressing global health challenges through research and innovation.
- Associated Groups & Programs
  Learn more about the impactful programs led by GCHS leadership, scholar, and affiliates.
- Academic Programs
  Explore GCHS academic programs which include the Health Security Fellowship and the Biological Defense and Health Security program.
- Health Emergencies Overview
- Outbreaks to Watch
  Find information about emerging pathogens, diseases and outbreaks from around the world. Stay updated on the most recent information on worldwide global health and emerging pathogens outbreaks.
- COVID-19
  Explore our COVID-19 page for recent news, resources, manuals, and playbooks. Biweekly overviews of new data and developments presented by James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA can now be found on the Health Emergencies page.
- HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza
  Learn more about the current worldwide outbreak of HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza and explore resources, news, webinars, and our unofficial map.
- Marburg Virus Disease
  Explore this page for comprehensive resources, information, news, and situational updates on the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease outbreak.
- Mpox
  The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
The Transmission
- News Overview
- Events
  Find scheduled and past events involving the Global Center for Health Security.
- Annual Reports
  Find annual reports for our center and several of our programs.

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

Explore this page for Ebola Virus Disease information, resources, and news.

About Ebola Virus Disease

According to the World Health Organization, Ebola virus disease (EVD), previously referred to as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare yet severe illness in humans, often resulting in fatalities. The transmission of the virus occurs from wild animals to humans and subsequently spreads through human-to-human contact.

Ebola-Sudan Virus Disease

Ebola-Sudan Virus Disease is categorized under the International Classification of Diseases for filoviruses (ICD-11), which was published in May 2019. Outbreaks caused by the Sudan virus are specifically identified as Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreaks. According to the African Region World Health Organization, Sudan virus disease is notably severe and frequently fatal. First identified in southern Sudan in June 1976, this virus has re-emerged periodically, with seven reported outbreaks attributed to SUDV—four occurring in Uganda and three in Sudan. Historical data indicates that the estimated case fatality ratios for SVD have ranged from 41% to 100% during past outbreaks.

Updates | Situational Reports

February 2025: CDC | Health Alert Network "Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda"

Resources

WHO says Uganda’s Ebola caseload rises to 12

Uganda New Ebola Outbreak ‘Contained’: Minister

February 19, 2025

Ebola Virus Strikes Again

February 18, 2025

Uganda confirms 2 new Ebola cases, total rises to 9

February 12, 2025

Uganda: 25 contacts of Ebola patients traced in Jinja city

February 5, 2025

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

February 4, 2025

Potential Ebola outbreak reported in DRC at a time of strained U.S.-WHO relations

January 29, 2025

DRC: More than 10 suspected cases of Ebola including 8 deaths reported in the Bolomba health zone

January 28, 2025