NETEC News & Blog
From Runway to ICU: The Critical Role of Air Transport in Special Pathogen Care
Air and ground transport teams play a critical role in safely moving patients with high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) to specialized care. This blog explores lessons from the 2014 Ebola response, advancements in airborne ICU-level care, and the coordinated systems that enable seamless patient transfers from runway to ICU.
Special Pathogen of Concern: Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria (2026 Update)
Dr. Gavin Harris, a NETEC expert, infectious diseases and critical care physician at Emory University shares three things you should know about the outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria.
Doctors Day: Recognizing the Physicians Behind HCID Preparedness
On Doctors Day, we highlight physicians across NETEC’s network who are on the front lines of special pathogen preparedness and response.
How Hospitals Use Terminal Cleaning to Safely Reopen Patient Rooms
After a patient with a serious infectious disease leaves, how is the room made safe again? Discover the science behind terminal cleaning, common misconceptions, and expert insights on infection prevention.
From Ebola to NSPS: A Decade of Building the National Special Pathogen System
On Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan, RN, sits down with NETEC co-principal investigators Dr. Aneesh Mehta, Dr. Vikram Mukherjee, and Dr. John Lowe to discuss a decade of special pathogen preparedness and the future of infectious disease readiness.
EMS and Hospital Coordination for Special Pathogens Transport
Takeaways from an episode of Transmission Interrupted with experts discussing EMS–hospital coordination, preparedness, and communication for safe HCID patient transport.
Hantavirus: Clinical Insights, Emerging Evidence, and What Every Healthcare Worker Should Know
Key takeaways from a Transmission Interrupted podcast episode on hantavirus: exposure risks, diagnosis, and clinical red flags every provider should know.
Global Perspectives on Pediatric & Perinatal HCID Care: Lessons From U.S. and U.K. Leaders in Preparedness
U.S. and U.K. leaders who joined NETEC’s Global Rounds on share real-world lessons, simulation findings, and strategies that strengthen readiness for some of the rarest — yet highest-risk — scenarios in infectious disease care.
Beyond Flu Season: Understanding the Seasonality of Special Pathogens
Drawing on insights from a recent episode of Transmission Interrupted, explore how seasonality influences two high-consequence infectious diseases: Nipah virus and Lassa fever.
When Isolation Becomes Hospitalization: Insights from a Research Study on Mpox Admissions in NYC
Research on NYC’s mpox outbreak highlights how housing instability and limited isolation options increased hospital use during a public health emergency.