Increase funding and resources for Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Pandemics
Current reading
High Risk
History
431 daily observations
Method
Curated sources and AI scoring
Pandemics Risk
4.2 / 5
High Risk
+0.0 from previous reading
Current assessment
Today's pandemic risk is high due to ongoing Ebola outbreaks, rising measles cases, and persistent COVID-19 challenges, compounded by misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
Latest run
August 13, 2026
Trend
Daily score history for Pandemics.
Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global health landscape is marked by significant challenges, including the rapid escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is on track to become the deadliest in history. Concurrently, the resurgence of measles in the US, particularly in Wisconsin, highlights vulnerabilities in vaccination coverage and public health infrastructure. The persistence of COVID-19, with long COVID affecting a notable portion of healthcare workers and misinformation about vaccines fueling distrust, further exacerbates the situation. These factors, combined with the spread of avian flu and other infectious diseases, underscore a high level of pandemic risk that necessitates robust international cooperation and public health interventions.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Enhance vaccination campaigns and address vaccine hesitancy to curb measles and other preventable diseases.
Implement comprehensive surveillance and support systems for long COVID and other post-viral conditions.
Counter misinformation by promoting accurate information about vaccines and public health measures.
Strengthen global health security frameworks to better prepare for and respond to emerging infectious diseases.
Sources Monitored
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Severe COVID may awaken dormant viruses, leading to autoimmune disease, long COVID Publisher: CIDRAP COVID‑19 Published August 6, 2026
- Long COVID may affect up to 5% of healthcare workers in hospitals, new data suggest Publisher: CIDRAP COVID‑19 Published July 29, 2026
- DR Congo Ebola outbreak on track to be largest in history Publisher: CIDRAP Published August 13, 2026
- The U.S. is experiencing the largest outbreak of measles in 35 years. Here's what you need to know in the D.C. region Publisher: WAMU Published August 12, 2026
- Ebola outbreak in Congo kills more than 2,000. Could it spread to the US? Publisher: Newsweek Published August 12, 2026