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Monkeypox virus, illustration. Monkeypox virus particles are composed of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) genome surrounded by a protein coat and lipid envelope.
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WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Changing perspectives of the mpox outbreak

22 February 2023 12:00 – 13:00 CET

The mpox outbreak has evolved over the months. How has the epidemiology changed? What are the considerations of the IHR Emergency Committee for mpox? What are the public and healthcare worker perceptions of mpox? What have we learned? These are some of the issues that this webinar will address.

Speakers:

Dr Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP), WHO

Dr Rosamund Lewis, Technical Lead, Mpox Response, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, WHO

Dr Ana Hoxha,Epidemiologist, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, WHO

Dr Ruben Mayorga Sagastume, Lead, HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs, WHO PAHO

Dr Supriya Bezbaruah, Team Lead, EPI-WIN, Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, WHO

Q&A and discussion:

Dr Pete Mala, Lead, Incident Management, Mpox Response, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, WHO

Presentations:

Dr Ruben Mayorga Sagastume (Download PDF)

Dr Ana Hoxha & Dr Rosamund Lewis (Download PDF)

Dr Supriya Bezbaruah (Download PDF)