Bioterrorism and CBRNe threats

The role of Ebola in global security

Datos Bibliográficos

ID19571460
AutoresGian Marco Ludovici (0000-0002-0148-783X, University of Rome Tor Vergata, autor de correspondencia), Paola Amelia Tassi (University of Rome Tor Vergata), Alba Iannotti (0000-0001-5049-3614, University of Rome Tor Vergata), Cristina Russo (0000-0002-8493-4972, University of Rome Tor Vergata), Riccardo Quaranta (0000-0002-4065-3175, University of Rome Tor Vergata), Guglielmo Manenti (0000-0002-7659-5392, University of Rome Tor Vergata), Andrea Malizia (0000-0002-4123-1716, University of Rome Tor Vergata)
Año2025
Volumen33
Páginas101138
Fecha de publicación2025-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaEthics Medicine and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2352-5525 • E-ISSN: 2352-5533
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jemep.2025.101138
OpenAlexW4411339630
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas44

Background and aim The Ebola virus poses a critical threat to global public health due to its high lethality and transmissibility. Beyond natural outbreaks, concerns persist about its potential exploitation as a biological weapon (BW) in bioterrorism. Methods This study adopted a scoping review methodology (PRISMA-ScR framework) to map evidence on Ebola as a bioterrorism agent and CBRNe countermeasures. PubMed, Web of Science, and JSTOR were searched (2010–2025). Data were thematically analyzed using NVivo 14 to identify protocols, gaps, and case studies. Results The implications of a potential use of EBOVs in a bioterrorist attack, analyzing the vulnerabilities of health systems and the possible socio-economic consequences, and proposing a CBRNe approach as an integrated operational framework for managing such threats were analyzed. Originally developed to deal with large-scale multidisciplinary incidents, the CBRNe approach provided a structured model for early detection, risk mitigation and coordinated response, involving several international agencies and expertise. Through the integration of CBRNe protocols, combined with biosecurity measures, specialized training and advanced monitoring technologies, it has been observed how preparedness and resilience of health and public safety systems can be improved. Conclusion Preliminary results have been obtained show how this new type of approach enables improved and more effective management of emergencies, especially in health care. Furthermore, this work has been demonstrated the importance of international collaboration and investments in research to effectively prevent and counter the potential use of EBOV as a BW, ensuring a rapid and coordinated response in the event of an emergency

Computer security · Medical emergency · Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research · Computer Science · Global Security and Public Health · Medicine · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research