Increase funding and resources for Ebola outbreak containment and vaccination efforts in affected regions.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Current assessment
The current pandemic risk is high due to ongoing Ebola outbreaks, measles resurgence, and avian flu cases, compounded by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
June 27, 2026
Trend
Daily score history for Pandemics.
Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The resurgence of infectious diseases such as Ebola and measles, along with new avian flu cases, highlights significant challenges in global health security. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is particularly concerning, with over 1,000 cases and a high risk of spreading to neighboring countries. Concurrently, measles outbreaks in multiple US counties underscore the impact of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Additionally, avian flu cases in poultry and wild animals pose a risk of zoonotic transmission. These issues are exacerbated by gaps in public health infrastructure and inconsistent vaccine policies, which hinder effective outbreak response and control.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Intensify measles vaccination campaigns and address vaccine misinformation to curb outbreaks.
Support community engagement and education initiatives to improve vaccine uptake and trust.
Enhance surveillance and reporting systems for early detection of emerging infectious diseases.
Promote accurate and evidence-based information about vaccines and infectious disease prevention.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Avian flu confirmed in Texas, Idaho cows Publisher: CIDRAP Avian Influenza Published June 4, 2026
- As Ebola deaths top 300, African officials meet to boost regional readiness Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 26, 2026
- As Pa. measles outbreak worsens, state health officials issue strong call to action: 'We are not just sitting back and watching this virus spread' Publisher: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Published June 27, 2026
- CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level Publisher: The Detroit News Published June 26, 2026
- Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Exceeds 1100 Cases Uganda DRC Publisher: Infectious Disease Special Edition Published June 26, 2026