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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 represent the pinnacle of health security expertise and are integral to advancing the mission of the GCHS in the domains of clinical care, operational response, research and development, and training in health security, and emergency response. GCHS scholars play a critical role by contributing to strategic priorities, shaping initiatives, and advancing the GCHS’s global leadership.
- 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.
- International Partnerships & Innovation
  The GCHS tackles the most pressing problems in emerging infectious diseases through international partnerships and innovation.
- 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.
- Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings
  The GCHS and R7DHRE hold biweekly meetings with public health and healthcare representatives to discuss current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA provides updates on recent data and advancements each week. Experts also offer insights into current outbreaks and clinical situations within Region 7.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mpox
  The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
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.
- Videos
  Watch our Year in Review videos, ISTARI videos, and more!

Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

Explore this page to learn more about Crimean-Congo Haemmorrhagic Fever, updates, resources, and news.

About CCHF

According to the World Health Organization, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever primarily transmitted by ticks. It may also be contracted through exposure to viraemic animal tissues during and immediately after the slaughter of infected animals. CCHF poses a significant threat to public health, as it can lead to epidemics, has a high case fatality ratio ranging from 10–40%, and can result in outbreaks within hospitals and health facilities. Furthermore, prevention and treatment of CCHF remain challenging. The disease is endemic across all of Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia.

Initially described in the Crimean Peninsula in 1944 as Crimean haemorrhagic fever, it was later determined in 1969 that the causative pathogen was identical to one identified in 1956 in the Congo Basin. This connection between the two locations led to the current designation of the disease and virus.

Resources

Updates | Situational Reports

There are currently no situational reports as of December 2024.

Research reveals new insights into how Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus makes us sick

Man dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain

Spain: Health alert after Madrid detects a new case of deadly tick-borne disease

Spain health warning issued amid report of serious disease that can be ‘fatal’

Epidemiologic Survey of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Suids, Spain

How the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus enters our cells

Novel protective antibody target identified against Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus

February 27, 2024

Macedonia: Third case of Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever in the country, the patient is a 42-year-old man from Veles

August 15, 2023

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever case reported in North Macedonia

Mauritania reports a death case of Congolese Crimean fever

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, CCHF, Virus Spreading In Europe Due To Climate Change

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – why this tick-borne virus could become more common in richer countries