Collaborative surveillance for the current MPOX public health emergency response

The global ampox outbreak that began in 2022 has resulted in more than 100,000 confirmed cases reported to WHO. The rapid spread of the new clade 1B strain, particularly in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries and its recent detection in Sweden and Thailand, underlines the growing threat. This escalating situation led to the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 14 August 2024.

This is the third in the series of WHO EPI-WIN webinars on MPOX PHEIC. This webinar will focus on collaborative surveillance.

Speakers

Welcome remarks: Dr. Maria D. Van Kerkhove, Director (AI), Department of Epidemics and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO

Overview of global ampox surveillance and diagnosis: Dr. Ana Hoxha, Epidemiologist, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, WHO

MPOX surveillance and country support in Africa: Dr. Merawi Aragaw Tegenge, Chief, Emergency Preparedness and Response Division, Africa CDC

Mpox epidemiology update: Dr. Michel MutebaEpidemiologist and IDSR Focal Point, Emergency Preparedness and Response, WHO AFRO