What leads to a public health emergency of international concern? A comparison of the 2026 Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks
B1 Crossref Works API · 2026-06-23
Why has WHO declared the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Congo a global emergency, but not the deadly hantavirus cruise ship outbreak? This article explains how transmission dynamics, epidemic potential, impact on travel and trade, and geopolitics shape the decision to declare a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern.’
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| Source | Crossref Works API (crossref) |
|---|---|
| NATO rating | B1 — see methodology |
| Reported date | 2026-06-23 |
| Ingested at | 2026-06-24 00:50 UTC |