Global Scans · Global Trends in Infectious Diseases · Weekly Summary

• [New] Considering the role of infectious diseases in public health, educational institutions should expand their curricula to include more comprehensive training on emerging infections, outbreak preparedness, and global health threats. BioMed Central
• [New] The list of top 20 contagious diseases in the United States highlights the diverse range of infectious agents that pose risks to public health. GlobalRPH
• The potential for infectious diseases to destabilize economies and challenge global security underscores the interconnections of health and economic stability. BioMed Central
• The global health landscape has been increasingly challenged by the emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases, posing significant threats not only to public health but also to economic stability and international security. BioMed Central
• Trump's moves against science will yield fewer breakthroughs for combating diseases, a less robust public health response to future infectious disease threats, and even less trust in public institutions. Truthout
• By combining awareness campaigns with lessons learned from past epidemics, such as COVID-19 and cholera, Syria can strengthen its public health response to future infectious disease threats. Nature
• The world's capacity to combat infectious disease will be weakened by cuts to U.S. federal support of biomedical research. The Conversation
• USAID will need health experts focusing on infectious diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, and mental health to create comprehensive strategies for intervention. Climativa
• The rapid development of mRNA vaccines during the recent pandemic showcased biotechnology's agility in combating infectious diseases, a blueprint for future rapid responses to global health threats. Rising Kashmir
• As the world continues to confront emerging infectious diseases, the future of vaccine development will be shaped by public sentiment, regulatory changes, and ongoing discourse surrounding the role of big pharmaceutical companies. County Local News
• The goal of eliminating the 'existential threat' of emerging infectious diseases is dominant within the policy lexicon, endorsed by the G20 High Level Independent Panel, the World Bank, the WHO, The Elders' Proposal for Action, and the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board. Brownstone Institute
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide approximately $590 million to Moderna to speed up the development of mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccines and enhance mRNA platform capabilities so that the U.S. is better prepared to respond to emerging infectious diseases. Global Biodefense
• Health Risks: Health risks in Nigeria include infectious diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, and cholera. TravelPander
• The threat posed by AMR is comparable to major diseases like cancer and infectious diseases, considering its potential impact on global health. The Star
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a vast $9 billion agency that works to prevent chronic diseases, fight infectious disease outbreaks and make vaccine recommendations, will cut 2,400 employees. Los Angeles Times
• The decline in intrinsic ability and immunity of older adults makes infectious diseases a significant threat to their health in China, despite NCDs becoming the leading cause of death. PubMed Central (PMC)
• While biting insects found in Gaza are not immediately life-threatening, the presence of rodents, including rats, can increase the risk of the spread of infectious diseases which the health system in Gaza may be unable to treat. UN News
• The UK has a new watch list of 24 infectious diseases that could pose the greatest future threat to public health. BBC News
• With the average age in India increasing and solutions for infectious diseases already in place, lifestyle diseases will become a major challenge for the future of our healthcare system. The Tribune
• Predictive models will aid in tracking and predicting global health trends, such as the spread of infectious diseases, enabling proactive measures. https://vivatechnology.com

Last updated: 09 July 2025