Mpox Outbreak: A Call for Urgent Action and Improved Response Strategies

Mpox outbreak underscores critical deficiencies in global health preparedness. An effective response requires an evidence-based, coordinated approach, integrating technical, social, and financial resources internationally and locally. Key recommendations include strengthening surveillance, improving diagnostics, enhancing equitable vaccine accessibility, and implementing robust anti-stigma initiatives at all levels. An inclusive, multisectoral collaboration between governments, international organizations, and community leaders is crucial to mitigate the public health, social, and economic impacts of this persistent outbreak.