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https://lnkd.in/dZ9QdZ9J The global response to the mpox outbreak in Africa will show if lessons from COVID-19 have been learned The declaration of the rapidly spreading mpox outbreak in Africa as a public health emergency will test global solidarity in the wake of COVID-19 – and could provide a litmus test for the effectiveness of a future pandemic treaty. Dr Ebere Okereke Published 15 August 2024 The spread of the disease is accelerating and one of the variants circulating has the potential to evolve into an even more infectious and virulent form. Paradoxically, even if the international community does respond, their actions could have unintended negative consequences. WHO must consider what changes it can make to ensure that its processes meet the needs of the African continent.

🚨 WHO Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency 🚨 A new strain of mpox is spreading in Africa, prompting WHO to declare it a public health emergency. 🔗 Read more about Monkeypox https://lnkd.in/eJR5EqY6 #PublicHealth #Mpox #WHO #HealthEmergency https://lnkd.in/e2uwNaBv

The global response to the mpox outbreak in Africa will show if lessons from COVID-19 have been learned The declaration of the rapidly spreading mpox outbreak in Africa as a public health emergency will test global solidarity in the wake of COVID-19 – and could provide a litmus test for the effectiveness of a future pandemic treaty. Written by Dr Ebere Okereke In a historic move, on 13 August 2024 the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) proclaimed its first Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) over the outbreak of mpox. This declaration signals a change towards more continental autonomy in handling health emergencies and represents a turning point in the governance of public health in Africa. The African Union (AU) gave its CDC the power to declare a health emergency in 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new mandate has not been without controversy. Concerns have been raised about potential overlaps with the WHO mandate, particularly regarding its authority to declare global health emergencies, underscoring the complex dynamics of global health governance and the evolving role of regional bodies in managing public health crises. From the beginning of 2022 to the end of July 2024, there have been more than 37,000 cases and almost 1,500 deaths from mpox reported from 15 AU member states, mostly in the central African region, but with cases reported across the continent. The spread of the disease is accelerating and one of the variants circulating has the potential to evolve into an even more infectious and virulent form. Why has Africa CDC chosen to declare a PHECS now? The significance of this declaration cannot be overstated. Existing global health governance instruments are known to be skewed in support of the Global North. The grossly inequitable response to the COVID-19 pandemic being the most recent but not isolated example of this. In 2022, WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for mpox only after cases surged in Global North countries, despite African nations having already reported higher case numbers and fatalities. Continued.....please click on the image in the banner below to access and finish reading this entire piece. Posted by Larry Cole

WHO declares mpox a "global public health emergency", again ... What does this even mean? A global health emergency sounds really scary, surely, they are shutting down travel and putting up quarantines and ... "WHO’s highest level of alert, and it can accelerate research, funding and international public health measures and co-operation to contain the disease." but instead, we only get "CDC has also issued an advisory for people traveling to the DRC and its neighboring countries" the words we choose matter, if we say something is a global emergency but don't treat it as such, the next time we have a global emergency people won't care. we can all think of 100's of things gov't did wrong during covid, lets create better systems in order to get better results, because there will be a next time ...

Great News! The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF) have signed an agreement to support strengthening health systems in African Union Member States. APHF was established to enable investments in public health activities that support Africa CDC’s goals and objectives across the continent. It’s main operational vectors include resource mobilisation, grants management, advocacy for improved policies, private sector engagement and contributing to the analysis of public health data. H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, remarked, “Africa CDC’s strategic plan 2023-2027 is ambitious, aiming to achieve significant outcomes for the continent. The Africa Public Health Foundation is pivotal in facilitating resource mobilisation for Africa CDC, enhancing public health systems across African Union Member States, and supporting the implementation of The New Public Health Order.” Read More of the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/dWMyV9mr Dr. Bernard Haufiku Dr. Ngashi Ngongo Amb. Dennis Awori Steffi Barandereka Nineza Alain Ah-Sue Dr. Dr. Raji Tajudeen Dr Amit N. Thakker Dr. Lul Riek Bethlehem Arega Asmamaw Dr. Benjamin DJOUDALBAYE Eunice Chege M.PRSK CPA Victor Kubende Stephen Kimani Milou Biesebroek Dr Mazyanga Lucy MAZABA

World Health Organization declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international. It is something to be concern about, however due to the nature of the virus it is unlikely that this would be a collapse trigger event. But a pandemic is not impossible #mpox #collapse #collapsologyandbeyond #ExistentialRisk #PublicHealthEmergency #MPOXOutbreak #GlobalConcern #VirusThreat #PandemicPossibility #HealthCrisis #WHOAlert #StayInformed #PreventativeMeasures #GlobalResponse https://lnkd.in/dN45XXQM

This PHEIC determination marks the second in two years related to #mpox. What implications does this declaration hold? The announcement catalyzes accelerated research, funding, and global public health measures to contain the disease. Find out more: [Link to WHO's announcement] (https://lnkd.in/dktJkdUx)

The Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for mpox has been extended, and the temporary recommendations have been updated. As an Emergency Committee member, I support this decision. Uncertainties in the situation and gaps in control measures still remain. Greater efforts are urgently needed to contain this disease, ideally at an early stage. Additionally, resources allocated to the emergency response should also contribute to strengthening health systems in the region, as mpox is not the only health challenge impacting the area.

The World Health Organization officially declares mpox a global health emergency, signaling the need for increased research, global public health measures, and international co-operation to contain the disease. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: “It’s clear that a co-ordinated international response is essential to stop this outbreak and save lives.” Read more about today's announcement and the mpox outbreak: https://lnkd.in/gTE66kx9

The World Health Organization has declared Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) a public health emergency! Learn everything you need to know about it through my article in Forbes! https://lnkd.in/e8iGknvV