Increase funding and resources for vaccination campaigns to improve coverage and prevent further spread of measles and other preventable diseases.
Pandemics
Current reading
High Risk
History
440 daily observations
Method
Curated sources and AI scoring
Pandemics Risk
4.0 / 5
High Risk
+0.0 from previous reading
Current assessment
Current infectious disease threats, including Ebola, measles, and avian flu, pose a high risk due to rapid spread and insufficient vaccination coverage.
Latest run
August 22, 2026
Trend
Daily score history for Pandemics.
Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The global pandemic risk remains high due to multiple concurrent outbreaks of infectious diseases such as Ebola in the DR Congo, measles in the US, and avian flu in various regions. The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is expanding rapidly, raising fears of regional spread, while measles outbreaks in the US are exacerbated by low vaccination rates. Additionally, avian flu continues to affect poultry and wild birds, posing a risk of zoonotic transmission. Compounding these issues are gaps in vaccination coverage and public health responses, as well as misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, which hinder efforts to control these outbreaks effectively.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Coordinate international efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo and prevent cross-border transmission.
Enhance surveillance and rapid response capabilities for avian flu and other zoonotic diseases to prevent potential spillover events.
Launch educational campaigns to combat misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, particularly in regions with ongoing outbreaks.
Prioritize vaccination and booster campaigns, especially in communities with low immunization rates, to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.
Sources Monitored
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- DR Congo Ebola cases top 5,200 as Africa CDC warns outbreak may be far larger Publisher: news.cgtn.com Published August 22, 2026
- DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreading Exponentially, UN Responders Warn Publisher: Eurasia Review Published August 22, 2026
- Iowa HHS confirms more measles cases in 2026 as outbreak spreads Publisher: WHO13.com Published August 21, 2026
- Avian flu affects 77,700 South Dakota birds, raising state’s four-year outbreak total to 8.1 million Publisher: South Dakota Searchlight Published August 21, 2026
- Ebola outbreak in Congo expands rapidly, raising fears of regional spread Publisher: Ynetnews Published August 21, 2026