Ebola as a Bioweapon: Rethinking Preparedness in an Age of Converging Threats

A new study published in the journal Ethics, Medicine and Public Health by researchers from the University of Rome Tor Vergata examines the growing intersection of Ebola virus disease (EVD), biological warfare (BW), and public health preparedness. Conducted as part of the International Master Courses in Protection Against CBRNe Events, this scoping review outlines how Ebola’s lethality, infectiousness, and global spread potential make it a viable candidate for weaponization—and why existing CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) defense frameworks must be adapted to address this complex threat.​