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The "face" of #pandemic risk is changing. A new World Health Organization report outlines key drivers of pandemic risk and offers a roadmap for strengthening our defenses, citing the #AvianInfluenza H5N1 and its spillover to humans and the new strain of #mpox in Central Africa as the most recent "signals of concern." As the authors write, the report is a “call to action for global leaders, policy-makers, health professionals, and communities to build a safer, more resilient future.” 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHZ4JaGK

The impact of the #COVID19 #pandemic has certainly imbued an increased sense of awareness around potential future pandemics. The World Health Organization has “determined that the upsurge of #mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).” In today’s #digitally dominated world. A key element for dealing with any emergency has to be in the information space. Having trusted sources and making sure their message is disseminated is now a critical element of any emergency response. How does your Organization deal with the information element in modern emergencies? #smem https://lnkd.in/gX-gsXmE

🌟 Film for Change: A Step Towards Health Awareness! 🎥 We are excited to unveil one of five powerful video clips created as part of the Holela-Holela Itakukosti Campaign, under the Prime Minister's Office in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs USAID Breakthrough ACTION Project. This clip features Kido, mascot pill and campaign ambassador, alongside local film actors and community members, emphasizing the importance of combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through healthy lifestyle practices like hand hygiene to prevent the spread of disease-causing microorganisms. Together, we strive to inspire social behavior change and empower communities to adopt healthier, proactive practices. Stay tuned for more releases as we harness the power of storytelling to engage audiences and amplify the fight against AMR and Priority Zoonotic Diseases (PZDs). Let’s make health awareness a movement! 💪 #HolelaHolelaItakukosti #AMR #ZoonoticDiseases #FilmForChange #SocialBehaviorChange Breakthrough ACTION Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs USAID Tanzania USAID Mark Lwakatare Waziri Nyoni Theresia Mrema Andrew WILLIAM, MD, MPH Lulu Msangi Mwanaisha Issa Simba Shahada Kinyaga Laura Chittenden Ntuli Kapologwe Yahaya ALI AHMED The Trinity Challenge Roll Back Antimicrobial resistance Initiative (RBA Initiative) Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition Centers for Disease Control and Prevention onehealth _tz

Great News! The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF) have signed an agreement to support strengthening health systems in African Union Member States. APHF was established to enable investments in public health activities that support Africa CDC’s goals and objectives across the continent. It’s main operational vectors include resource mobilisation, grants management, advocacy for improved policies, private sector engagement and contributing to the analysis of public health data. H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, remarked, “Africa CDC’s strategic plan 2023-2027 is ambitious, aiming to achieve significant outcomes for the continent. The Africa Public Health Foundation is pivotal in facilitating resource mobilisation for Africa CDC, enhancing public health systems across African Union Member States, and supporting the implementation of The New Public Health Order.” Read More of the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/dWMyV9mr Dr. Bernard Haufiku Dr. Ngashi Ngongo Amb. Dennis Awori Steffi Barandereka Nineza Alain Ah-Sue Dr. Dr. Raji Tajudeen Dr Amit N. Thakker Dr. Lul Riek Bethlehem Arega Asmamaw Dr. Benjamin DJOUDALBAYE Eunice Chege M.PRSK CPA Victor Kubende Stephen Kimani Milou Biesebroek Dr Mazyanga Lucy MAZABA

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus just announced that Clade I mpox circulating in the DRC and neighboring states is a PHEIC. His decision is historic. It is the first time that both a regional and global health emergency have been declared. (Just this week, for the first time, the Africa CDC declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security. It's the first PHECS ever declared. Today's decision is the World Health Organization's first PHEIC since the IHR amendments of May 2024. As a member of the IHR Review Committee, I believe the most vital amendment was the inclusion of equity as a core principle of the IHR. While the 2024 amendments don't come into effect until 2025, it is vital for WHO & the world to base this response -- from end to end -- based on equity. The world has largely ignored the Clade I mpox outbreak in the DRC and its neighbors. There is now a vital need to ensure a surge of funding and action based on the principle of equity. That will require millions of vaccine doses, as well as major investments in diagnostics, laboratories, surveillance, and health communication. What's most important is that this outbreak has the potential for spread not only across the African continent, but also globally. If cases were to spillover to Europe, mpox would likely spread rapidly throughout the world. Given efficient sexual and household transmission, there is pandemic potential. An effective coordinated response based on equity and solidarity would be in the security interests not only of African countries, but also worldwide, including Europe and the United States. Finally, given the simultaneous operation of a regional and global emergency, the need for close partnership and coordination with African leaders and the Africa CDC is essential. This is a moment of empowerment for Africa and the value of global solidarity https://lnkd.in/gxVd3QqG https://lnkd.in/e5Em6Yyd

World Health Organization declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international. It is something to be concern about, however due to the nature of the virus it is unlikely that this would be a collapse trigger event. But a pandemic is not impossible #mpox #collapse #collapsologyandbeyond #ExistentialRisk #PublicHealthEmergency #MPOXOutbreak #GlobalConcern #VirusThreat #PandemicPossibility #HealthCrisis #WHOAlert #StayInformed #PreventativeMeasures #GlobalResponse https://lnkd.in/dN45XXQM

🚨 Important Update from WHO 🚨 The World Health Organization declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This decision underscores the serious threat that Mpox poses to global health and the urgent need for international collaboration. Together, we can tackle this global health emergency. Let’s stay united, informed, and responsive. #GlobalHealth #Mpox #PublicHealth #WHO #PHEIC #HealthEmergency https://lnkd.in/dN45XXQM

"The CBS system detected 9 alerts of outbreak-prone diseases (OPDs) within a year—compared to zero alerts over the previous three years by traditional district health services"

Want to get a snapshot of snakebite research taking place across the world? Join the next webinar series on Snakebite Envenoming: The Global Research Landscape   Globally, around five million people get bitten by venomous snakes every year. Among these individuals, nearly half develop illness, and around two percent die. As a neglected tropical disease that causes devastation to communities, research is vital to reduce the number of illnesses and deaths.   The research landscape is broad. A few months ago, The Global Health Network distributed a survey to map snakebite research happening around the world, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange.   From nearly 100 survey respondents, a group of 14 snakebite experts will convene in a two-part webinar series. You will get a quick tour of the key topics, knowledge gaps, and ways forward in understanding and mitigating the impact of snakebite envenoming, from mathematical modelling of snakebite outcomes in Kenya, to infection diagnostics of snakebite victims in Colombia.   Languages: English, French and Spanish.   Date and time: 19 and 26 March 2024 | 13:30-14:30 UTC Register: https://lnkd.in/edckD8En #globalhealthresearch #snakebite #healthresearch #globalhealth 

Check out our work that was based on assessing the preparedness of Hospitals to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated the COVID-19-related capabilities at the hospitals and the supplies to manage COVID-19 as an indicator of their preparedness. https://lnkd.in/dM33ZgGk