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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!

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.

Zaire ebolavirus (Ebola virus)

The Zaire ebolavirus strain caused Ebola virus disease (EVD), and was named for Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the country where it was first found. On September 2025, the DRC Ministry of Public Health officially declared an outbreak in the Kasai Province of the DRC, the 16th outbreak since te virus was discovered in 1976.

Sudan ebolavirus (Sudan virus)

Outbreaks caused by the Sudan virus are specifically identified as Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreaks. Sudan virus disease was identified in southern Sudan in June 1976, and has re-emerged periodically, with seven reported outbreaks attributed to SUDV—four occurring in Uganda and three in Sudan.

Updates | Situational Reports

Resources

DRC’s Ebola-hit towns under confinement as cases tick up

September 10, 2025

Two deaths suspected of being linked to Ebola virus disease in Kikwit

September 10, 2025

Red Cross responds as deadly Ebola resurfaces in DRC’s Kasaï Province after 17 years

September 10, 2025

Ebola Outbreak in the DRC: Current Situation

September 10, 2025

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