Increase public health funding to enhance surveillance and response capabilities for emerging infectious diseases.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's pandemic risk is high due to increasing COVID-19 activity in the US, ongoing polio and measles outbreaks, and a severe cholera outbreak in Sudan.
August 17, 2025
Trend
Viewing the record for August 17, 2025 within the full trend.
Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global health landscape is marked by a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the US, with significant challenges in vaccination uptake and public compliance, as well as the emergence of polio and measles in multiple countries, indicating gaps in routine immunization. Additionally, the severe cholera outbreak in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing conflict, highlights the vulnerability of healthcare systems in crisis regions. These factors, combined with misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, contribute to a heightened risk of infectious disease spread and underscore the need for robust public health responses and international cooperation.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Promote and facilitate vaccination campaigns to improve coverage for COVID-19, polio, and measles.
Provide support and resources to regions affected by severe outbreaks, such as cholera in Sudan, to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
Counter misinformation by disseminating accurate information about vaccines and public health measures.
Coordinate efforts to address global health threats and ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatments.
Sources Monitored
Visible feeds used in this category's nightly run.
Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Quick takes: US COVID rise, at-home FluMist launch, polio in 4 countries
- US COVID activity gains more steam
- Quick Takes: US COVID uptick, new polio cases in 4 countries, measles outbreak in Michigan
- 40 deaths from Sudan cholera outbreak in 1 week, says MSF Publisher: DW
- Sudan cholera outbreak kills 40 in a week as health centres overwhelmed Publisher: The Guardian