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Mpox is gaining momentum, and people need evidence-based information to adopt the best available prevention and care measures.

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Internews HJN brings you the Mpox Monitor to keep you updated on key developments and to help you educate your audiences on this emerging crisis.

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Check out HJN’s Mpox One Health Toolkit for Journalists for more information and ideas on how to tell the Mpox story.

For those who came in late, this 5-minute explainer led by Dr. Vismita Ghosh from WHO’s Department of Communications and Dr. Abdou Salam Gueye from WHO Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo explains why the current outbreak qualifies as a PHEIC.

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This dashboard provides up-to-date data on Mpox cases globally.

For the latest Mpox numbers on infections and deaths, you can explore the following dashboard:

  • Always mention the date on which you referenced the dashboard when quoting data from it.
  • Let audiences know that the figures may change during continuous verification due to variations in case detection, definitions, laboratory testing, and reporting strategies between countries, states, and territories.
  • Different data may be quoted by the WHO, national public health authorities, and other researchers, depending on their inclusion criteria and data cut-off times.

The World Health Organization’s Mpox Fact Sheets provide comprehensive information about the disease. This includes details on symptoms, transmission methods, prevention strategies, and treatment options. The fact sheets are a valuable resource for staying informed about the latest developments and guidelines related to Mpox.

Access the WHO’s latest Mpox Fact Sheets here: Mpox Fact Sheets

We bring you a dynamic selection of the latest news articles showcasing how journalists around the world are reporting on the current Mpox emergency.

Internews Mpox Cross-Border Media Science Café

Learn more about the spread of Mpox through this Cross-Border Science Media Café on the spread of Mpox (August 2024).

Webinar on September 11

Topic: As Mpox unfolds, what are the specific needs of various affected communities, and how can those be addressed?

Speakers:

  • Dr. Maria D. Van Kerkhove, Director (a.i), Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO
  • Dr. Kai Von Harbou, Unit Head, Community Readiness and Resilience Unit, Country Readiness Strengthening Department, WHO
  • Dr. Viema Biaukula, Technical Officer, Health Emergency Information & Risk Assessment, WHO WPRO
  • Dr. Omar Sued, Advisor, HIV/STI Elimination, Care and Treatment, PAHO
  • Dr. Ruben Mayorga, Senior Advisor, Civil Society Engagement for the Elimination of Communicable Diseases, PAHO

Presenter:

  • Dr. Supriya Bezbaruah, EPI-WIN Lead in WHO

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Below are previews of the latest research articles on Mpox from The Lancet:

Temporary adaptations to sexual behaviour during the mpox outbreak in 23 countries in Europe and the Americas: findings from a retrospective cross-sectional online survey

Authors: Mateo Prochazka, Pietro Vinti, Ana Hoxha, and others

Published: 2024

This study investigates how individuals in 23 countries adjusted their sexual behaviors during the Mpox outbreak. The findings provide insights into temporary adaptations that may have influenced the transmission dynamics.

Mpox control strategies: using behaviour change to complement, not replace, vaccination

Authors: Marc C. Shamier, Kai J. Jonas

Published: 2024

The authors discuss the importance of integrating behavior change strategies with vaccination efforts to effectively control Mpox. They emphasize that behavior change should complement, not replace, vaccination programs.

Mpox and breastmilk: for once, can we act in time?

Authors: Prince Imani-Musimwa, Mija Ververs

Published: 2024

This commentary highlights the need for timely research on Mpox transmission through breastmilk. The authors call for proactive measures to protect infants and support breastfeeding mothers during the outbreak.

The worsening mpox outbreak in Africa: a call to action

Authors: Krutika Kuppalli, Jake Dunning, Inger Damon, and others

Published: 2024

This article draws attention to the escalating Mpox outbreak in Africa. The authors urge the global community to take immediate action to support affected regions and prevent further spread.

Renaming mpox in Spanish, French, and Portuguese: using language to address stigma and racism

Authors: Jaime García-Iglesiasa, Angélica Cabezas-Pinob, Francisco Javier Membrillo de Novalesc, Axel Rodrigo Bautista Pérezd, Jorge Garrido Fuentese, Fernando Villaamil Pérezf, et al.

Published: 2024

The persistence of stigmatising and racially charged terms for mpox in non-English languages necessitates an urgent change to more neutral terminology. The authors urge global health leaders to adopt viruela M in Spanish, variola M in Portuguese, and variole M in French contexts.

For more articles, visit The Lancet Mpox Collection.