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WHO Unveils $135M Global Plan to Combat Mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) to mitigate the human-to-human transmission of Mpox.
This announcement was made in a statement released by WHO on Monday, detailing the extensive framework and strategies required to combat the ongoing Mpox outbreaks worldwide.
According to WHO, the plan will be implemented from September 2024 to February 2025 and will require an estimated 135 million U.S. dollars in funding. It is designed to bolster efforts at the global, regional, and national levels.
The core objectives of the plan are to strengthen surveillance mechanisms, enhance response strategies, ensure equitable access to critical tools like diagnostics and vaccines, and reduce zoonotic transmission (from animals to humans).
Additionally, the plan prioritizes empowering communities in their roles in outbreak control and prevention.
This initiative comes on the heels of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) declaration made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on August 14.
WHO emphasized that a formal appeal for funding to support the SPRP’s implementation will be issued in the near future.
Building on recommendations made by Dr. Ghebreyesus, the SPRP focuses on a multifaceted approach, integrating comprehensive surveillance systems, proactive prevention measures, and enhanced readiness at all levels.
WHO highlighted the need for a coordinated response, particularly for those most at risk of infection, such as close contacts of confirmed Mpox cases and frontline healthcare workers. Targeted vaccination efforts will be critical to disrupting the transmission chain.
At the global level, WHO aims to provide strategic leadership through timely, evidence-based guidance.
There will be a concerted effort to ensure access to medical countermeasures, such as vaccines and treatments, for the most vulnerable populations in affected countries.
This global initiative will be executed in collaboration with a diverse network of international, regional, and national partners to enhance coordination across key areas of preparedness and response.
Key partners and stakeholders engaged in this effort include the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator Principals group, the Standing Committee on Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response, the R&D Blueprint for Epidemics, and the interim Medical Countermeasures Network (i-MCM Net).
Through these partnerships, WHO aims to strengthen preparedness, streamline response efforts, and ensure timely access to the necessary resources for managing the Mpox outbreak on a global scale.
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
With the rainy season in Nigeria, many are wondering if the increase in flooding has now become the new normal. Lots of videos, clips, and complaints have literally flooded online, showing how badly roads, homes, and other places have been affected.
We were used to hearing about the rise of water on the Island since it is literally surrounded by water, but now floods are being spotted on the Mainland as well.
We may not know exactly why this is happening, but one thing is certain—we urgently need a lasting solution.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
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