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Rapid response to Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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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Reflections from the 2022 mpox outbreak and the potential impact on future epidemic preparedness and response 

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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