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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
- Highlights
  Read recent highlights, articles, events, recognition and updates on the work of our programs and partners.
- 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.

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GCHS Events

Explore this page to learn more about upcoming and past GCHS and GCHS-related events.

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"Behind The Mask" Webinar Series

Join the National Infection Control Strengthening (NICS) team in their new webinar Series: Behind the Mask, which focuses on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Robust IPC are vital in ensuring that patients and healthcare workers are protected from harm and avoidable infections. In a healthcare landscape marked by evolving health challenges, stringent regulatory requirements, and overextended Infection Preventionists, this webinar series aims to help IPs understand core principles and essential components of building a successful Infection Prevention Program while empowering IPs to apply identified topics to their practice.

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East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025

The East Africa Region Health Security Summit 2025 was held from January 28-30, 2025, in Mombasa, Kenya. Convened by the GCHS, the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board and Secretariat, and the Jumuiya Economic Development Secretariat, with partners from AMREF International University, Africa CDC EA RCC, Government of Kenya Ministry of Health, Afro WHO, Africa Health Business and other partners, the summit brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to advance regional health security initiatives. EARGHSS 2025 served as a strategic platform for 14 East Africa nations to collaborate on pandemic and bioterrorism preparedness, bolster biosecurity measures, strengthen health systems, promote health equity, and accelerate the adoption of innovative health technologies.

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Never Again Summit Series

The Global Center for Health Security's Never Again: Pandemic Readiness Summit Series is a continuing sequence of chapters that focus on conversations on global health, pandemic readiness, and health security.

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