NETEC News & Blog
Dengue for Health Care Providers: Essential Takeaways from the “Transmission Interrupted” Podcast
"Transmission Interrupted" host Jill Morgan and Dr. Joshua Wong spoke about dengue on the podcast. Here are the key takeaways from their discussion.
Special Issue of “Health Security” Underscores the Importance of Global Collaboration to Managing High-Consequence Infectious Diseases
A special issue of "Health Security" compiles global approaches to high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) preparedness and response. It is the result of years of global collaboration and research, in which high-level isolation units (HLIUs) have forged partnerships to share best practices, expertise, and experiences.
Top 10 Takeaways from H5N1 Wastewater Monitoring Podcast
In this episode of the Transmission Interrupted podcast, Lauren Sauer and Dr. Jana Broadhurst talk about the current state of H5N1 wastewater testing and surveillance.
Situation Report: Lassa Fever Death in Iowa
A fatal case of Lassa fever has been reported in an Iowa man who had recently returned from a trip to West Africa.
Personal Protective Equipment and Biocontainment for Lassa Fever
Biocontainment and PPE protocols for health care professionals managing patients with Lassa virus infection.
PRESS RELEASE: In response to a Lassa fever death in Iowa City, NETEC urges health care facilities to be prepared to respond and to support health care staff from a high-consequence infectious disease
In light of the Lassa fever death in Iowa City, NETETC is urging health care systems in the region to be prepared and to contact NETEC to receive expert guidance on how to prepare to respond and how to support health care staff in the event of a Lassa fever or other high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) incident.
Marburg Virus Disease FAQs
NETEC has developed a downloadable FAQ template on Marburg virus disease (MVD). This template can be modified and updated by health care facilities for sharing among staff and other partners.
Situation Report: Marburg Virus Detected in Rwanda
Rwanda is experiencing a large outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD), with 27 confirmed cases and nine deaths reported. MVD is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) similar to Ebola.
Situation Report: Mpox Spreads in Africa
The DRC is experiencing its largest outbreak of clade I MPXV on record and recently the outbreak has spread to neighboring countries, highlighting the need for heightened surveillance and preparedness.
2024 NETEC Summit: 10 Takeaways
On June 11-12, 2024, leaders from NETEC, the NSPS, and the 13 RESPTCs gathered in Denver, Colorado, for an annual summit on special pathogen preparedness. The summit’s goal was to encourage collaboration, share best practices, discuss global trends, and establish a vision for the future.