Global Center for Health Security
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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Health Emergencies

Outbreaks to Watch
COVID-19
HPAI H5N1 (Avian Influenza)
Mpox
Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
Measles

The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections.

This page provides insights into current health emergencies and outbreaks to watch, and  features biweekly infectious disease briefings by James Lawler, MD, PhD, FIDSA.  Scroll down to learn more about our current health emergencies and to view Dr. Lawler's recordings.

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Browse current and past health emergencies, and outbreaks to watch.

HMPV Virus Outbreaks To Watch
COVID-19 Virus COVID-19
H5N1 Virus HPAI H5N1
Marburg Virus Disease Marburg Virus Disease
Mpox Virus Mpox
Measles Virus Measles

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings 

 

Dr. Lawler's Infectious Disease Briefing

UNMC’s GCHS, in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (R7DHRE) conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings below.

 
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2025 Statewide Briefings

Date Subject
 

For older statewide briefings, please visit our archived page.
3/18/25
  • Clincal Overview (presented by David Brett-Major, MD, MPH)
  • Iowa Lassa Fever Response Conclusions | Measles Cases in Iowa (presented by Matt Donahue, MD)
  • Measles Update & Rubella Vaccines (presented by Alice Sato, MD, PHD)

Click here to watch. 
3/4/25
  • International Updates: Marburg, Sudan Ebola Virus, and Mpox | National & Regional Updates: Measles H5N1, and Influenza A
  • Planning for the 2026 World Cup (presented by Shelly Schwedhelm,MSN,RN,NEA-BC)

 

Click here to watch. 
2/18/25
  • International Updates on Marburg Virus, Ebola Sudan Virus, and Mpox | H5N1 Status 
  • Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Measles (presented by Dr. Alice Sato, MD, PhD)

Click here to watch. 
2/4/25
  • Current Pathogens of Concern: Marburg Virus Disease; Ebola Sudan Virus; Potential Ebola Outbreak in DRC (presented by Jocelyn Herstein, PhD, MPH)
  • Community Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Services - Douglas County Health Department (presented by Leah Casanave, DrPH)
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Section - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (presented by Kellie Wark, MD, PhD)

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1/21/25
  • Influenza A Subtyping Testing (presented by Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD, DTMH & Alice Sato, MD, PhD) 

Click here to watch. 
1/7/25
  • First H5N1 Human Death in U.S. | DRC Respiratory Outbreak | COVID-19 Updates

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2025 Statewide Briefings

 

  • To view our infectious disease briefings from 2020-2024, visit our Archive page.