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Mpox Update
Within the last six weeks 3119 new cases of mpox have been confirmed in Africa, including 12 deaths. The most affected countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo with 1647 confirmed mpox cases and 9 deaths, followed by Burundi with 1030 confirmed cases and Uganda with 468 confirmed cases and one death. The number of mpox cases in Africa continues to rise. The first round of mpox vaccination has been concluded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with around 51 500 people being vaccinated so far.
In Uganda 100 new cases have been reported only wihin the last week. Affected in Uganda are specifically adults due to transmission over close intimate contact, including sexual contact and sex work networks.
Besides, a local transmission of clade Ib MPXV has been reported outside of Africa for the first time in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, where all household members had travelled to affected East African countiries with clade Ib and got infected with the virus. Also Zambia and Zimbabwe confirmed first travel-related cases. Since January 2022, 123 countries have confirmed 109 699 mpox cases and 236 deaths in total.
The subcategory Mpox within the RapidResponse Toolbox provides clinical guidelines, information about prevention, control and surveillance of the virus, and material about risk communication and community engagement.
Caregiver Toolbox VideoCaregivers have a major impact on maintaining health services and improving the health status of the population. The daily work in nursing, however, requires good organization, a high sense of responsibility, and continuous education on the latest standards of care. MEDBOX produced a video that is specifically addressed to caregivers. It explains the structure and content of the Caregiver Toolbox, tells stories from caregivers around the world and shows how the online library can simplify their work. Please find the video.
Planetary Health Toolbox
"Planetary Health " works in an interdisciplinary way and deals with the interrelationships of human health, the economic and social system, and the natural habitat of our planet. The Planetary Health Toolbox includes topics such as One Health, Climate change, biodiversity, and impact on health. We have published two Issue Briefs one on "Climate Change & Heath" and one on "Planetary Health Basics" to raise awareness about heat waves as a result of climate change and its impact on health. Be curious and take a look at our introduction video and into the toolbox.
New Publications
Global leishmaniasis surveillance updates 2023: 3 years of the NTD road map-english and french
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024)
Primary Newborn Care
Perinatal Education Programme Better Care (2017)
Minimum Standards in Shelter, Settlement and Non-Food Items
The Sphere Project (2016)
Desk-guide for diagnosis and management of TB in children - Africa Edition
Graham, S.M.et al. International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (2016)
Intrapartum Care
Perinatal Education Programme Better Care (2017)
Maternal Care
Perinatal Education Programme EBW Healthcare (2020)
