Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is endemic across Central and West Africa, especially near dense forests where animals carrying the virus can be found. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria are currently reporting the most cases, along with other affected countries, including Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda.
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EpiC has been involved in the global response to mpox since June 2022. EpiC’s global footprint, along with its ability to provide technical assistance, allowed for rapid response with effective tools, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. In August 2022, the project began offering technical assistance to partner governments to accelerate the emergency response to mpox.
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This webinar featured an overview of USAID’s response to the global mpox outbreak, and panelists discussed successes of the interventions in Jamaica, Guatemala, and Benin. Presenters also reflected on lessons learned for responding to future outbreaks of mpox and other diseases.
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