Health Emergencies
The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections.
This page provides insights into current health emergencies and outbreaks to watch, and features biweekly infectious disease briefings by James Lawler, MD, PhD, FIDSA. Scroll down to learn more about our current health emergencies and to view Dr. Lawler's recordings.
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Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings
UNMC’s GCHS, in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (R7DHRE) conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Additionally, regional experts offer insights into current outbreaks and clinical situations within Region 7.
Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings below.
2025 Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings
| Date | Subject |
| 2/10/26 |
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| 1/27/26 |
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| 1/13/26 |
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| 12/9/25 |
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| 11/25/25 |
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| 11/11/25 |
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| 10/28/25 |
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| 10/14/25 |
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| 9/30/25 |
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| 9/16/25 |
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| 9/2/24 |
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| 8/19/25 |
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| 8/5/25 |
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| 7/22/25 |
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| 7/8/25 |
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| 6/24/25 |
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| 6/10/25 |
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