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#Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is in the news again. With cases now being reported in Sweden and Thailand--far from the current outbreak's epicenter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo--the WHO has declared the second global health emergency for mpox in less than three years. How worried should you be? Will air travel make spread more likely? Are there enough mpox vaccines in stock in the U.S.? Why do kids under 15 comprise the highest percentage of new cases? And what are global health agencies doing right now to contain mpox and help those at highest risk? Seasoned health journalist Elizabeth Millard reports answers to your mpox questions for #HealthCentral. https://lnkd.in/eXKHZk6T

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 ...

The threat of an #mpox pandemic has emerged again, with new cases every day and two emergency declarations in effect for the African continent and for the world. As my colleagues Lawrence Gostin, Sam Halabi and I wrote today in the The New York Times, urgent, coordinated action is needed to stop the spread — especially the equitable sharing of vaccines to countries currently affected. Covid-19 and too many health emergencies before that have taught us that complacency and delayed action pose a threat to all of us. #VaccineEquity, #GlobalHealthLaw O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law

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

The World Health Organization (WHO) has come up with some strategies to prevent #mpoxdisease in African countries. Please read the article below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e9GZ7XUt

It is rare for us to be this blunt, however we must. This report borders on the ridiculous in pointing out the utter obvious- and it should not have been in regards to mpox but COVID. But then let's review the rather large list of other historical health security crises that have flowed across our society, where we have an ingrained resistance to examine the flaws in both warning and emergency response: - the influenza pandemics of 1889, 1918, 1957, 1968 and for additional intrigue, the global reintroduction in 1977 of A/H1N1 (among other communication and response issues with bad seasons involving influenza) - SARS in 2002 (no, not 2003) - MERS in Jordan (preceding its first recognized appearance in the UK) - the hemispheric spread of A/H5N1 when all priority (ie funding) at the time was on anthrax - the introduction of West Nile to the Western Hemisphere - the wild claims of HIV-like pandemic potential associated with Zika emergence (a devastating crisis for the families involved, however serious issues with risk assessment and communication) - warning failures with Ebola in West Africa and our hesitation to engage - Venezuelan equine encephalitis in 1995- did Miami have a near-miss? - and of course, HIV/AIDS - the slowly evolving mess that is antimicrobial resistance - we could also look to historical examples of suspected biological warfare and intentional mischief - ... and accidents of technology We could keep going, but the point is made- we abhor the accountability implied in expert management. We can do better if we choose to, and the potential lessons to be actually learned may carry over to other complex societal risks such as climate change. #healthsecurity #afteraction #riskmanagement #riskcommunication #preparedness #emergencymanagement https://lnkd.in/gWXmqkdp

Mpox: A Looming Threat to Global Health Security, A Renewed Call for Solidarity As Mpox cases rise across Africa, the global community must respond with solidarity and action. This post draws together insights from various experts on the urgent need for equitable vaccine distribution, strengthened surveillance, and the prevention of vaccine hoarding. It's a call to prevent the mistakes of the past and ensure that health security is a shared global priority. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grP6YY-f #globalhealth #globalhealthsecurity #vaccineequity #Mpox #globalhealthequity

WHO declares Mpox outbreak a Global Health Emergency What opportunity does it present to have a global response Will the African continent have access to more vaccines? Is there any opportunity for Diagnostics? Let's all play our parts to safeguard our continent #GlobalHealthSecurity

Outbreaks of new and emerging diseases, along with rising climate-related health emergencies, humanitarian crises, and increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), are putting immense pressure on our health systems. 🚨 The recent #mpox outbreak, declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) by the Africa CDC and a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization, highlights the critical need to enhance our global capacities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emerging infectious diseases. 🦠 With emerging technological advances in immunization, the opportunities to achieve health for all are vast. 💉 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance emphasizes the necessity for the international community to collaborate and leverage these advancements for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations. 🤝 As we approach the 2030 milestone for the Sustainable Development Goals, the urgency to strengthen primary healthcare systems and achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has never been more crucial. 👉 Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dcVJevqd

This week, #WHO Member States resumed the negotiations on the #PandemicAccord 🌍 Check out this interview with Mr Roland Driece, INB Bureau co-chair and representative from the #WHOEuropeanRegion, to learn more! #Pandemicprevention