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Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Standing recommendations for mpox
issued by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in accordance with the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR)
Throughout the multi-country outbreak of mpox spanning July 2022 to May 2023, which was determined by the WHO DG to constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), countries’ response efforts were guided by temporary recommendations issued by the Director-General, taking into account the advice of an Emergency Committee.
While mpox continues to pose a public health risk among certain populations after termination of the PHEIC in May 2023, and since WHO recommends the control and elimination of human-to-human transmission as appropriate, countries’ preparedness and response actions can now be guided by the standing recommendations issued by the WHO Director-General under the IHR.
There is a need for longer-term attention and support to address this emerging disease, with robust, proactive and sustainable mpox control and elimination of human-to-human transmission, particularly where mpox continues to occur regularly, to stop outbreaks and prevent resurgence of global spread. WHO is preparing a Global Strategic framework for enhancing control and achieving elimination of human-to-human transmission of mpox (2023-2027) which is undergoing a consultative process with WHO Member States, partners and stakeholders.
Full details here: [https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/standing-recommendations-for-mpox-issued-by-the-director-general-of-the-world-health-organization-(who)-in-accordance-with-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-(ihr)]
Report of the review committee: [https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/report-of-the-review-committee-regarding-standing-recommendations-for-mpox]
IHR Review Committee for mpox: [https://www.who.int/teams/ihr/ihr-review-committees/review-committee-regarding-standing-recommendations-for-mpox]
Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report#27 – 14 August 2023: [https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/multi-country-outbreak-of-mpox–external-situation-report-27—14-august-2023]
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