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Global Health Emergency Corps
November 9 , 2024
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- WHO has activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) for the first time in response to a recent mpox outbreak.
- Africa has already reported over 15,600 mpox cases and 537 deaths this year.
- In 2022, WHO had classified mpox as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
- GHEC founded in 2023 by the WHO to address the gaps identified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Its core strategies are case detection, contact tracing, targeted vaccination, clinical and home care, infection prevention, community engagement, and logistical support.
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