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Expanding the Global Response to Mpox: Analyzing the Needs of At-Risk Communities

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  • Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi

  • October 18, 2024

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    The mpox outbreak highlights the need for inclusive health strategies for marginalized populations, particularly sex workers.

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    Criminalization of sex work in the Philippines and Africa exacerbates vulnerabilities and limits access to healthcare services.

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    Targeted vaccination campaigns and public health education are essential for protecting high-risk groups from mpox transmission.

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    Effective contact tracing must be implemented in a stigma-free environment to encourage reporting among marginalized communities.

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    Decriminalization of sex work is crucial for improving access to healthcare and reducing the impact of outbreaks like mpox.

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Broadening the Global Mpox Response: A Critical Reflection on Vulnerable Populations

  • by Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi

  • October 18, 2024

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