Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene measures for home care and isolation for mpox in resource-limited settings: interim operational guide
4 February 2025
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Overview
This interim operational guide outlines infection prevention, control, and water, sanitation, and hygiene measures for home care and isolation of mpox in resource-limited settings. It focuses on practical strategies to manage and prevent the spread of the virus when persons with mpox are isolated at home in settings with limited resources. This document is intended for health and care workers, caregivers, and public health authorities.
WHO Team
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC),
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health (WSH),
WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Editors
World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Number of pages
60
Reference numbers
ISBN: 978-92-4-010165-4