Strengthen public health communication to rebuild trust in vaccine policies and address misinformation.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's pandemic risk is high due to rising COVID-19 levels, ongoing vaccine policy debates, and multiple infectious disease outbreaks globally.
September 12, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global health landscape is marked by rising COVID-19 levels in the US, significant public distrust in vaccine policies, and the emergence of various infectious disease outbreaks such as Ebola in the DR Congo and avian flu in multiple regions. The upheaval within the CDC and the controversy surrounding vaccine policies further exacerbate the risk by potentially undermining public health responses and vaccine deployment. Additionally, misinformation and political interference in health agencies could hinder effective disease surveillance and response efforts, increasing the risk of widespread outbreaks.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase surveillance and rapid response capabilities for emerging infectious diseases.
Support community-based health education programs to enhance vaccine uptake and preventive measures.
Facilitate global cooperation and resource sharing to manage cross-border disease outbreaks.
Accelerate development and deployment of vaccines and treatments for emerging pathogens.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Poll finds low public confidence in federal vaccine policy changes
- CDC upheaval triggers global concern amid ongoing US vaccine policy debate
- US COVID levels may be peaking, CDC data show
- Suspected cases in DR Congo Ebola outbreak rise to 68
- DR Congo declares Ebola outbreak in Kasai province
- Osivax receives $19.5 million BARDA support for universal flu vaccine candidate
- Ebola cases in Congo rise as authorities race to contain spread of outbreak, health agency says Publisher: Courthouse News Service