Expanding mpox surveillance: a community-centric approach using discarded condoms

Authors

  • Rima R. Sahay Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Anita M. Shete Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Sumit Aggarwal Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Deepak Y. Patil Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Pragya D. Yadav Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252152

Keywords:

Mpox, Condoms, Community based disease surveillance

Abstract

Within short span of two years, the WHO has declared emergence of mpox as Public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) in 2022 and 2024. As Mpox challenges the global public health system, traditional surveillance emerges as inadequate in sensitizing marginalized populations and those at elevated risk in high-risk categories. The fact that this gap exists calls for innovative and community centered approaches to inclusive, equitable, and effective public health responses.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Sahay, R. R., Shete, A. M., Aggarwal, S., Patil, D. Y., & Yadav, P. D. (2025). Expanding mpox surveillance: a community-centric approach using discarded condoms. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 12(7), 3429–3429. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252152

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