Establishment of a regional Mpox surveillance network in Central Africa: shared experiences in an endemic region

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2025-03-05
Authors
Vakaniaki, Emmanuel H.
Merritt, Sydney
Linsuke, Sylvie
Malembi, Emile
Muyembe, Francisca
Lunyanga, Lygie
Mayuma, Andrea
Kwete, Papy
Kalonji, Thierry
Madinga, Joule
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Abstract To address the underreporting of mpox cases in endemic regions, a regional surveillance network, known as the Mpox Threat Reduction Network (MPX-TRN), was established between five neighboring countries in Central and West Africa in 2022. One direct outcome of the MPX-TRN has been the strengthening of regional mpox surveillance. This consortium has facilited open communication channels, detection of cross-border mpox cases, and improvements of the detection and diagnosis of mpox in Central Africa and worldwide. Importantly, the MPX-TRN provides a scalable model for addressing underreporting of diseases, such as mpox.

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Mpox, Monkeypox, Regional surveillance network, Shared experience, The Democratic Republic of Congo
Citation
Global Health Research and Policy. 2025 Mar 05;10(1):14