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
Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease—meaning it transmits from animals to humans—caused by the Mpox virus.
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.
Crimean‑Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a severe viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Crimean‑Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, a tick‑borne Nairovirus in the Bunyaviridae family.
Andes virus is a type of hantavirus found primarily in South America, especially Argentina and Chile. It is notable because it is one of the few hantaviruses known to spread from person to person, although it is usually limited to people who have close contact with the ill person.
