The mpox outbreak has surged into a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with the real crisis potentially worse than the official reports suggest. Undetected cases are spreading swiftly beyond Africa, as this threat remains largely unchecked. The international community is lagging in the fight against mpox. BlueDot founder and CEO, Dr. Kamran Khan, likens the current approach to ignoring a raging fire next door while only dealing with the sparks that land on your roof.
Why is this webinar a must-watch?
Dr. Kamran Khan and BlueDot’s Senior Epidemiologist, Anindita Marwah, hosted an eye-opening discussion on the hidden scale of this outbreak and its far-reaching global implications. They discussed BlueDot’s insights on the situation in Africa and beyond, the significant challenges in containment, and how air travel data can reveal the potential scale of the outbreak, identifying critical areas where surveillance must be strengthened. Additionally, they addressed the overarching global challenges in surveillance and control efforts.
Key Takeaways:
- – We believe the mpox outbreak is more extensive than current reports suggest. Our estimates reveal that the international spread, beyond Thailand and Sweden, is significantly underestimated. This escalating crisis urgently requires enhanced surveillance, improved testing, and robust medical countermeasures.
- – The virus is spreading through multiple contact modes and heightens risks in public spaces and among vulnerable populations, including children.
- – Immediate global coordination and proactive measures are essential to curb the outbreak and protect communities.
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