https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-the-troubled-history-of-russia-s-anti-plague-instituteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-the-troubled-history-of-russia-s-anti-plague-institutehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-the-troubled-history-of-russia-s-anti-plague-institute#u174257Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:14:04 +0000Global biosecurity gaps face scrutiny following a possible plague lab leak in Russia tied to the troubled history of the country's Anti-Plague Institute. Officials report that the World Health Organization does not know how a lab worker in Russia died in the plague case. The incident highlights ongoing risks associated with plague research in Russia and draws attention to delays on the WHO pandemic agreement. Observers continue to evaluate systemic vulnerabilities and safety protocols at high-containment facilities handling dangerous pathogens.Why it mattersRussia houses specialized facil