Global Center for Health Security
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Health Emergencies

Health Emergencies

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

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

HMPV Virus Outbreaks To Watch
An AI generated image of ebola virus in light blue with a dark background. Ebola Virus Disease
Close-up illustration of round, spiky viruses clustered against a soft, colorful background. Measles
Illustration of a mosquito surrounded by stylized virus particles, representing mosquito-borne disease transmission. Dengue Fever
H5N1 Virus H5 Avian Influenza
Close-up illustration of a spherical virus with red spike proteins against a soft blue and blurred background. COVID-19

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings (R7IDB)

Connecting Public Health & Healthcare Through Infectious Disease Briefings

The GCHS in partnership with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (R7DHRE), hosts biweekly infectious disease briefings for public health and healthcare professionals across the region. These sessions provide timely updates on emerging infectious disease threats, current outbreaks, and other health security issues affecting local, national, and global communities.

During each briefing, James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, shares a comprehensive overview of the latest infectious disease trends, data, and developments from regional, national, and international perspectives. Additional subject matter experts from across Region 7 contribute insights on ongoing outbreaks, clinical challenges, and operational considerations relevant to healthcare and public health partners.

 
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2026 Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings

Date Subject
10/6/26
  • Bundibugyo ebolavirus, Measles, H5N1, Influenza, COVID-19, Pneumonic Plague
  • RSV Clinical Overview & EV D86 Surveillance by Kelli Wark, MD, MPH

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9/22/26
  • Bundibugyo ebolarvirus, H5N1, Influenza, COVID-19
  • Measles Update by Sydney Stein, DVM, MPH

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9/8/26
  • Bundibugyo ebolavirus, Measles, COVID-19, Updated vaccines
  • Alpha-gal syndrome & educational resources by Erin Petro, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

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8/25/26
  • Measles, H5N1, Cyclosporiasis, COVID-19, Bundibugyo ebolavirus
  • Food Security: H5N1 in Poultry & Dairy Cattle by Eric Weaver, PhD

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8/11/26
  • Measles, Cyclosporiasis, H5N1, COVID-19, Bundibuygo ebolavirus
  • Emerging Vectorborne Disease in Nebraska by Sydney Stein, DVM, MPH

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7/28/26
  • Cyclosporiasis, H5N1, Measles, COVID-19, Bundibugyo ebolavirus
  • Cyclosporiasis by Craig Hedberg, PhD, Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota

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7/14/26
  • H5N1, Measles, RSV, COVID-19, Cyclosporiasis, Bundibuygo ebolavirus 

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2026 Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings

 

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