Implement enhanced surveillance and rapid response systems for emerging zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
Unknown / Black Swan
Unknown / Black Swan Risk
Current assessment
The emergence of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter coli and the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in diverse species signal potential for unpredictable zoonotic and antimicrobial resistance crises.
September 21, 2026
Trend
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
Today's developments highlight the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens and highly pathogenic avian influenza strains, which pose significant risks due to their potential for rapid spread and cross-species transmission. These events underscore the unpredictable nature of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance, which can lead to cascading impacts on global health systems and economies. The convergence of these factors, coupled with environmental changes and global travel, increases the likelihood of unforeseen outbreaks that traditional models may not adequately predict.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Conduct interdisciplinary research to understand the mechanisms of cross-species transmission and resistance development.
Develop contingency plans and stockpile necessary medical supplies to manage potential outbreaks.
Facilitate global collaboration and data sharing to monitor and control the spread of emerging pathogens.
Educate the public on preventive measures and the importance of vaccination to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Multisectoral Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant Campylobacter coli Sequence Type 10042 Lineage, Europe, 2018–2025 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published September 18, 2026
- Experimental Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus Infection in Alpacas, 2026 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published September 16, 2026
- Detection of Divergent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus, São Paulo, Brazil, 2025 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published September 16, 2026