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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.

Outbreaks To Watch

HPMV

This page offers up-to-date information on emerging pathogens, diseases, and outbreaks from around the globe. Additionally, it highlights past health emergencies that we have been closely monitoring. Explore the links below to stay informed about the latest developments in global health and to learn more about the outbreaks currently under observation.

Ebola Virus Disease

Ebola disease is caused by an infection with an orthoebolavirus, that can cause serious and often deadly disease, with a mortality rate as high as 80 to 90 percent.

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Lassa Fever

Lassa fever is a viral illness spread by a rat found in parts of West Africa.

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H9N2 Avian Influenza

Influenza A virus subtype H9N2 (A/H9N2) is a subtype of the species Influenza A virus (bird flu virus).

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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.

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Dengue Fever

Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare, but serious disease caused by a virus which is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

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Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever usually transmitted by ticks.

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Nipah Virus

Carried by fruit bats, Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus that can be spread from people to people.

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Coronavirus Relative

Close Relative of Highly Fatal Coronavirus Discovered in Brazil’s Bats

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis has claimed a second life in NSW and been detected in Brisbane. What is it?

H7N9

First US Outbreak of H7N9 Bird Flu Since 2017 Spurs Health Worry

Unknown Illness- DRC

Two clusters of unknown illness cases kill 50 in Democratic Republic of Congo

February 26, 2025

‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo

February 25, 2025

Chapare Haemorrhagic Fever

Chapare haemorrhagic fever- the Plurinational State of Bolivia

January 22, 2025