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A 3-week-old girl suffering from mpox in the emergency room at Kavumu Hospital in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 30 August 30, 2024.
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WHO EPI-WIN Webinar: strengthening RCCE response to mpox outbreak in the African continent: countries’ experience

26 November 2024 13:00 – 14:30 CET
Virtual meeting

Objectives

  • To present the African continental Strategic Response Plan and RCCE interventions  
  • To share African countries’ experience of RCCE response to mpox outbreak to help improve the global response and strengthen collective efforts to protect communities around the world.

Agenda and Speakers

Welcome Remarks by the Continental IMST RCCE Pillar: Julienne Anoko, WHO

Quick Overview of the continental RCCE Mpox Response: Julienne Anoko, WHO

Strengthening RCCE response to the mpox outbreak in the African continent: countries’ experiences - Panel Discussion and Q&A: Parfait SHINGIRO, Burundi; Pierette Mubadi, DRC; Hannatu Bello, Nigeria and Charity Bhengu, South Africa

Way Forward (Key RCCE Takeaways and Action Points): Mariana Palavra, UNICEF

Closing Remarks: Raissa Litete, AFRICA CDC

Presentations

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