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
Lassa fever is a viral illness spread by a rat found in parts of West Africa.
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.
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.
