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.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
- Emerging Respiratory Infections
  Explore current respiratory infections such as Influenza, Whopping Cough, RSV and more.
- H5 Avian Influenza
  Learn more about the current worldwide H5 Avian Influenza outbreak and explore resources, news, webinars, and our unofficial map.
- Mpox
  The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
- 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.
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
  Explore our videos.

Outbreaks To Watch

This page offers up-to-date information on emerging pathogens, diseases, and outbreaks from around the globe. Explore the links below to stay informed about the latest developments in global health and to learn more about the outbreaks currently under observation.

Outbreaks to Watch

Vector-Borne Diseases

Other Diseases

Ebola disease is caused by an infection with an orthoebolavirus, that can cause serious and often deadly disease, with a mortality rate as high as 80 to 90 percent.

Learn more about Ebola Virus Disease.

Marburg is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and other primates. Caused by infection with orthomarburgviruses, Marburg virus or Ravn virus, the disease can lead to serious illness or death.

Learn more about Marburg Virus Disease.

Screwworm

Screwworm worries and worse

January 21, 2026

US Human Screwworm Case ‘Surprising’, But ‘Not Shocking’

August 27, 2025

Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reported in Maryland

August 27, 2025

A Maryland resident is diagnosed with screwworm. Here’s what to know about the flesh-eating parasite.

August 27, 2025

Chikungunya virus

Recent Florida Cases of Chikungunya Linked to Cuba Travelers, Reminder Vector-Borne Illness is Still Circulating

December 17, 2025

What is chikungunya? CDC issues travel advisories amid outbreaks

December 10, 2025

Explosive Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China

September 30, 2025

How a Réunion Island outbreak sparked France’s record chikungunya season

August 20, 2025

Chikungunya – what you need to know

August 13, 2025

Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

A Deadly Coronavirus Resurfaces in France for First Time in 12 Years

December 10, 2025

Legionnaires’ disease

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida

December 10, 2025

2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported at Cincinnati hospital

November 5, 2025

Drug-Resistant Infections

Drug-resistant infections in Europe set to rise as populations age, study suggests

November 5, 2025