NETEC News & Blog
Situation Report: Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda
On the NETEC Situation Report for February 18, 2025, Dr. Syra Madad, a NETEC expert and infectious disease epidemiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals, shares what you need to know about the Ebola outbreak caused by Sudan virus in Uganda.
Emory’s Special Pathogens Team Partners with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Combat Emerging Threats
From November 3-7, 2024, a team from Emory’s Serious Communicable Diseases Program (SCD) traveled to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to collaborate with the Ministry of Health in strengthening infectious disease preparedness.
The Joint Commission’s 2024 Infection Control Standards: A Complete Guide for Healthcare Facilities
Learn about The Joint Commission's 2024 Infection Control Standards and how they impact healthcare facilities.
Situation Report: Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania
On January 20, 2025, Tanzania confirmed a case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Kagera, a regional transportation hub and one of the most populous regions in Tanzania.
NSPS Conducts World Cup 2026 Tabletop Exercise: Preparing for Global Health Security During Major Sporting Events
Healthcare preparedness experts are working to advance robust readiness for a special pathogen event ahead of the World Cup in June 2026. The National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) conducted a national tabletop exercise focusing on potential health security challenges during this landmark sporting event.
Understanding the Threat of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Key Insights from “Transmission Interrupted”
Read the key takeaways from the latest episode of "Transmission Interrupted" on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) with special guests Dr. Dennis Bente and Dr. Saima Ali.
PRESS RELEASE: NETEC and National Special Pathogen System to Receive $79M of HHS Funding to Advance Avian Flu Preparedness
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) will be awarded $10 million in federal funding as part of a comprehensive $306 million investment by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enhance national avian influenza preparedness and monitoring capabilities.
Situation Report: First H5N1-Related Human Death in the U.S.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that a patient has died after being hospitalized with severe avian influenza A(H5N1).
NETEC Wrapped 2024
A year-end summary of the key achievements and milestones demonstrating NETEC’s commitment to preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs).
RSV Vaccine: A Breakthrough in Protecting Infants and Expectant Mothers
Advice from an obstetrician on the RSV vaccine for pregnant women and how it can protect newborns from severe respiratory illness.