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The Africa CDC’s declaration of #mpox as a public health emergency is a crucial wake-up call. This highlights the urgent need for robust healthcare systems, timely responses, and equitable access to treatments across Africa. Countries must enhance surveillance, invest in local capacities, and engage communities to curb the spread. Addressing health inequities alongside medical interventions is vital. Now is the time for resilience, solidarity, and preparedness. #PublicHealth #Mpox #AfricaCDC #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #Epidemiology #HealthcarePreparedness #CommunityHealth #InfectiousDiseases

Following the unprecedented declaration of #Mpox as public health Emergency of continental security by Africa CDC, African governments must lead the global community from the front to urgently mobilize adequate tools and financing to bring the the current outbreak to a swift end and henceforth ensure predictable, adequate financing for the continental Emergency Preparedness and Response as projected in the Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan.   Key things I am hoping this declaration will precipitate: - Use this opportunity showcase what Africa led, globally coordinated, solidarity based equitable response to public health emergencies across different geographies looks looks like. - Use this opportunity to correct the historical omissions that exposed the world to risk of another potential deadly pandemic.

"Mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans and between humans. With symptoms that resemble smallpox—though generally less severe—it has become a global health concern due to its recent outbreaks in non-endemic regions. Understanding transmission, early detection, vaccination, and public health education are crucial in controlling the spread and preventing future outbreaks." #togetherwecancubthespreadofMpox #publichealth #outbreak #PublichealthEmergence #globalhealth

🦠 Monkeypox (#Mpox) is an infectious viral zoonotic illness caused by the monkeypox virus (#MPXV), it is transmitted to humans by rodents or infected humans. There are two main types of monkeypox virus: 🔸Clade I, found in the #Congo Basin and #centralafrica 🔸Clade II, found in #westafrica . Prevention & vaccination: 🚫 Restrict human-wildlife interactions. 🧪 The development of rapid diagnostic tests to improve diagnosis and prevent human-to-human transmission. 💉Smallpox vaccines and other vaccines have also been developed more recently, including one that has been approved for monkeypox prevention. References: https://lnkd.in/e5K6cywr. https://lnkd.in/eWUNFfEZ 📋Laboratory biosafety and containment recommendation : 👨🏻🔬Laboratory handling of specimen must be under appropriate containment such as the use of a functioning Class I or II biosafety cabinet, prior to sample inactivation. Core biosafety requirements, similar to those previously referred by the World Health Organization as biosafety level 2 minimum, must be met and heightened based on local risk assessment outcomes. 🧫#Virus culture and isolation are not recommended as routine diagnostic procedures and should only be performed in #laboratories with appropriate experience and containment facilities. 💥🦠 IMeBIO is ready to supply 2 units BSL-2 Laboratory ready for shipment to address the emergency. IMeBIO BSL-2 #containerized Labs are easy to deploy and fully equipped including #BiosafetyCabinet Class II to diagnose on the field and timely any potential pandemic outbreak of #Mpox #Virus, also providing specific #training by a team of highly qualified laboratory experts 👩🏻🔬 IQLS - Integrated Quality Laboratory Services, we offer this service worldwide and in different languages for the scientific operators. 🗺️ www.iqls.net 📃For more details: https://lnkd.in/eqegP_wZ IMeBIO, professionals in mobile and modular containment environments For more information contact us: contact@imebio.com Or visit our website www.imebio.com #virus #monkeypox #mpxv #surveillance #publichealth #laboratory #training #IQLS #globalhealth #onehealth #research #africa #bsl2 #Imebio #Mpox

Proactively preparing for future epidemics is a prudent choice. Neglecting to do so may lead us to severe consequences, further complicating the recovery process due to the recurring nature of epidemics/pandemics.

Rightful move. It is time to put up response measures

## Learning from COVID-19: Essential Lessons for the Mpox Outbreak ————————————————————— As we face the mpox outbreak in Africa, it's crucial to reflect on the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve our response strategies. ****Key Lessons**** 1. **Preparedness is Vital**: Investing in robust health infrastructure and emergency response systems is essential for managing future outbreaks. 2. **Integration of Health Services**: Leveraging existing health systems rather than creating new ones can enhance efficiency and ensure continuity of essential services. 3. **Data-Driven Decision Making**: Improved data collection and analysis are critical for timely, informed decision-making. 4. **Global Collaboration**: Strengthening international partnerships is vital for combating mpox and future health threats. By applying these lessons, we can better prepare for the mpox outbreak and protect vulnerable populations while reinforcing our global health systems. Africa CDC World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #Mpox #PublicHealth #COVID19 #GlobalHealth #Preparedness

#Mpox has been declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security today, August 14, 2024. This declaration by the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (AfCDC) underscores the urgency of addressing the rising cases of Mpox across the continent. The decision highlights the need for immediate action to enhance surveillance, improve healthcare responses, and mobilize resources to combat the spread of this virus. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among African nations to share data, best practices, and strategies for effective containment. Let us work together to support the efforts of the AfCDC and other like-minded global and regional entities in safeguarding the health and well-being of our communities. Stay tuned for updates and ways to contribute to the response efforts. #PublicHealthEmergency #ContinentalSecurity #GlobalSolidarity

As infectious agents become more infectious and dangerous, it remains certain that the best approach in the future is vaccination and alternative approaches to conventional medicine. Drugs are losing potency everyday, and the rates of pathogen mutations are way too fast. We must have local governments in Africa invest in research and vaccine development to better improve the health of Africans. We need vaccines manufactured here in the continent, and this is only possibly through locally funded research. It's more political than we usually assume

#Mpox Public Health Emergency in Africa! Very important for those of us working on the continent. How can we, within the programmes and teams we support, bring awareness? Early diagnosis, linking to care, mobilising resources. Surveillance system support - are the numbers we are seeing an underestimation? #publichealth #action #advocacy #awareness #communication #surveillance #infectiousdiseases