Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts
Experts warn that infectious diseases like hantavirus and Ebola are becoming more frequent and damaging. A report highlights that pandemic risks are increasing faster than investments in preparedness, leaving the world less safe. Climate change and geopolitical issues are contributing to the rise in outbreaks, while trust in governments is eroding.
- ▪Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda are working to contain an Ebola outbreak.
- ▪The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board reported that infectious disease outbreaks are becoming more damaging due to insufficient preparedness investments.
- ▪Experts indicate that climate change and armed conflict are increasing the likelihood of disease outbreaks.
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- ▪ Frequent infectious disease outbreaks becoming more damaging: Report — Hindustan Times — Top
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A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, 16 May, 2026. Photograph: Hajarah Nalwadda/APView image in fullscreenA health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, 16 May, 2026. Photograph: Hajarah Nalwadda/APGlobal healthInfectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say expertsPandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak Supported byAbout this contentKat Lay, Global health correspondentMon 18 May 2026 10.18 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 10.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of infectious diseases, experts have…
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