Ongoing and Recent Responses
Andes Hantavirus
On May 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified of a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) among passengers and crew of a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. On May 5, CSTE was notified by CDC and we began collaborating in response. CSTE brought together federal partners and applied epidemiologists in affected states to discuss response strategies, hosting more than a dozen convenings through the end of the outbreak to discuss response plans, gaps, and needs.
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Responses
Since the 2014-2015 West Africa Ebola Outbreak, CSTE has routinely collaborated with federal partners and applied epidemiologists to prepare for viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks and response. More recently, CSTE has supported jurisdictions during:
- Sudanvirus Outbreak in Uganda, 2022-2023
- Marburg Virus Outbreak, 2023
- Marburg Virus Outbreak, 2024
- Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2025
- Ebola Bundibugyo, 2026
In response to these outbreaks, CSTE updates its Epi On Call webpage to include VHF-specific information for providers and the public to reach their respective health departments. By convening epidemiologists in impacted jurisdictions, CSTE works to elevate gaps and needs from jurisdictions to federal partners and inform response strategies and guidance.
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For more information on CSTE’s Preparedness and Response activities, please contact the CSTE National Office at preparedness@cste.org.
World Cup 2026
As the World Cup draws global attention, preparedness is key—not just for fans, but for public health, safety, and security professionals.
Response Strategies And Coordination
The CSTE Preparedness and Response Team and other staff from the CSTE National Office engage STLT epidemiologists
Resources
Identify and cultivate partnerships with other practitioners working on chronic disease surveillance modernization.