‘Complicated’ circumstances test public health playbook for World Cup preparations | CNN

Although rare diseases like Ebola are concerning, experts say that most public health preparation for the World Cup has been focused on familiar issues – but ramped up to match the scale of the event.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring millions of visitors to North America amid measles surges and an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Public health officials are monitoring a wide range of potential threats during the tournament, including both expected health concerns and unexpected challenges.

The tournament's unprecedented scale across three countries is testing public health coordination as the US has left the World Health Organization.

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The FIFA World Cup is now just a few weeks away, but Dr. Rebecca Katz has been worrying about the public health threats it poses for years.