Understanding Monkeypox in Pakistan: Epidemiology, Challenges, and Prevention Short Communication.

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Pub Date : 2024-12-11 DOI:10.1017/dmp.2024.316

Somina Shaikh, Govinda Khatri

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Abstract

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, is currently spreading in Pakistan, raising serious public health concerns. Despite its rarity, the disease has the potential to spread rapidly, especially in areas with a limited health care infrastructure. This short communication overviews the current epidemiology of monkeypox in Pakistan, addressing diagnostic, surveillance, and control challenges, and aims to inform evidence-based prevention. We emphasize the need for enhanced surveillance, improved diagnostic capacity, and targeted public health interventions to prevent outbreaks and minimize the impact of the disease on public health.

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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

7.40%

发文量

258

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is the first comprehensive and authoritative journal emphasizing public health preparedness and disaster response for all health care and public health professionals globally. The journal seeks to translate science into practice and integrate medical and public health perspectives. With the events of September 11, the subsequent anthrax attacks, the tsunami in Indonesia, hurricane Katrina, SARS and the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic, all health care and public health professionals must be prepared to respond to emergency situations. In support of these pressing public health needs, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is committed to the medical and public health communities who are the stewards of the health and security of citizens worldwide.