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Livestock roam a field as an outbreak of New World screwworm rose to 15 cases across in two Texas counties, in Rocksprings, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

New World Screwworm: A Call to End the Open-Border Policy for U.S. Wildlife Trade

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The U.S. government should use its existing authority to address zoonotic spillover risks from the wildlife trade

A volunteer is guided through the full donning sequence for special pathogen personal protective equipment during a training seminar led by Syra Madad, chief biopreparedness officer for NYC Health + Hospitals, on February 2, 2026.

How NYC Practices for Ebola and Special Pathogen Outbreaks

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NYC Health + Hospitals has added virtual reality training to reinforce its readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases

Why Yellow Fever Demands a Seat at COP30's Climate Negotiations

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In November, leaders will gather in the heart of the Amazon, a living symbol for climate-driven epidemics

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen inside Oxitec laboratory in Campinas, Brazil, on February 2, 2016.

America First in Global Health: How Africa Should Respond

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A new U.S. strategy reframes health assistance from a global public good to a strategic asset for national advantage

Scientific officer Anathi Nkayi works in the research lab at the University of Cape Town's Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, in Cape Town, South Africa February 17, 2025.

Elephant in the Room: How Humans Harm Animal Health

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Science journalist Liz Kalaugher's new book exposes how humans have contributed to the spread of pathogens among animals

Elephant in the Room: How Humans Harm Animal Health

H5N1 Demands Coordination, Not Confusion

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Public health and politics should work together to restore trust and ensure a cohesive response to bird flu

H5N1 Demands Coordination, Not Confusion

Timeline: H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in the U.S.

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A weekly updated timeline for H5N1 outbreak events

Timeline: H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in the U.S.

Prioritizing Prevention in the Pandemic Treaty

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Ahead of debates next month, negotiators should come with clear, commonsense proposals that can gain global support

Prioritizing Prevention in the Pandemic Treaty

The United States Isn't Ready for a Bird Flu Epidemic

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Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm discusses what's keeping the United States from closing public health gaps

The United States Isn't Ready for a Bird Flu Epidemic

Cattle Veterinarians Express Confusion over U.S. Response to Bird Flu

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Denial and a lack of unity across states are limiting a swift response to the novel outbreak

Cattle Veterinarians Express Confusion over U.S. Response to Bird Flu

Eyes on Disease X: Ranking the Next Pandemic

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University of California, Davis has expanded its SpillOver tool to assess the pandemic potential of dangerous pathogens

Eyes on Disease X: Ranking the Next Pandemic

Aporkalypse Now: Bearded Pigs Face Environmental Peril

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How African swine fever created a conservation catastrophe

Aporkalypse Now: Bearded Pigs Face Environmental Peril