National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
Working together to increase the capability of the U.S. public health and health care systems to safely and effectively manage special pathogens.
No One’s Coming: Kevin Hazzard on Aviation and Outbreak Response
Drawing from Kevin Hazzard’s latest book, No One’s Coming, this episode of Transmission Interrupted explores the remarkable true story of Phoenix Air Group—the aviation specialists tasked with transporting Ebola patients during the 2014 outbreak—and how lessons won and lost from that crisis shape our approach to preparedness today.
Ebola Town Hall: Current Outbreak Updates and Healthcare Preparedness Considerations
Missed NETEC’s Ebola Town Hall? The recording is now available. As healthcare organizations continue to monitor the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, maintaining readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases remains essential.
National Special Pathogens System (NSPS)
The National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) helps the country prepare the health care system, protect the health care workforce, and respond to special pathogen events by coordinating special pathogen care across the United States.
Recent News
In-Person Trainings Strengthening Frontline Readiness for Special Pathogens
NETEC and the Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) deliver in-person, scenario-based training to strengthen workforce readiness and build a more resilient healthcare system.
Laboratory Basics for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases: Safe Testing Starts with Preparation
Key takeaways from Transmission Interrupted on how healthcare facilities can safely perform essential laboratory testing for high-consequence infectious diseases while protecting laboratory personnel, supporting clinicians, and ensuring patients receive timely care.
Strengthening Global Health Security: NSPS RESPTCs Share Expertise at GHS2026
At the Global Health Security Conference 2026, experts from the RESPTCs at Emory University, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Children’s National Hospital shared lessons on PPE training, operational readiness, and pediatric preparedness with colleagues from 88 countries.