Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are renewing fears of another global health crisis
Hantavirus spreads mainly through rodent exposure, making human transmission relatively rare
Ebola poses a greater challenge due to human-to-human transmission risks
The Bundibugyo strain lacks effective vaccines and reliable testing tools, complicating containment
Conflict and migration in Central Africa increase the risk of wider transmission across borders
Public-health risks remain low for now, but poor sanitation raises vulnerability to zoonotic diseases
Reduced international coordination and weaker health institutions may hamper future outbreak responses