We are announcing Pathoplexus, a specialised genomic database for viruses of public health importance. By combining modern open-source software with transparent governance structures, Pathoplexus fills a niche within the existing genomic sequencing database landscape, aiming to meet requests from both data submitters and users and striving to improve equity. Today we launch with four virus species, Ebolavirus sudan, Ebolavirus zaire, West Nile virus and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus....