National Borders a Critical Frontline in Containing Deadly Infections
National borders are not just geographical demarcations but critical frontlines in the fight against infectious diseases, especially deadly infections like COVID-19, mpox and marburg. Thus, in the era of unprecedented global mobility and interconnected economies, the role of border surveillance has become increasingly vital. The Strategic Framework for Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance and Information Sharing, developed […]
Strengthening Africa’s Fight Against Mpox: A Unified Surveillance Protocol
The Mpox Reporting Protocol for African Union (AU) member states addresses a critical public health issue: the need for standardised and effective surveillance to counter the resurgence and rapid spread of mpox across Africa. Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), has shifted from sporadic cases in endemic regions to widespread outbreaks affecting multiple countries, […]
Protecting Kids: Mpox Guidelines for Schools
The safety of children is a top concern for parents and school authorities in the current mpox outbreak, as those under 15 face elevated risks, particularly in the hardest-hit Northwestern and Eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With vaccine delays for children, schools are now potential hubs for transmission due to close […]