WHO and Partners Establish Mechanism to Combat Global Mpox Outbreak with Vaccines, Treatments, and Tests

Sep 13, 2024, 11:50 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have established an Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) to address the global mpox outbreak. This initiative aims to increase access to mpox vaccines, treatments, and tests for people at highest risk and ensure that limited supplies are used effectively and equitably. In response to the international public health emergency, Cell Press has updated its policies regarding mpox manuscripts and made related content freely available. Urgent actions are needed to scale up testing and surveillance, study research gaps, invest in vaccines and therapeutics, and improve access to high-quality care.