Strengthening the mpox response: how do we balance pragmatism and equity in resource-constrained settings?

ABSTRACT: Mpox, previously neglected as an endemic zoonotic disease in West and Central Africa, has become a significant global threat following its second declaration as a public health emergency of international concern. With the growing number of cases, the region faces several challenges, particularly inadequate surveillance and diagnostics, and a lack of vaccine access. Drawing on lessons from public health emergency response in the Economic Community of West African States region, we aim to inspire a new vision with health emergency preparedness and response framework transformed for implementing mpox response to improve people's health and strengthen national, regional, and global health security. We provide insights into how pragmatism and equity considerations can guide short- and long-term

SUBMITTER: Lokossou VK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615003 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature