2024-04-13 | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

We, the Ministers of Health of Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda and partners, meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on 13 April 2024.

DECIDE to establish the Africa Taskforce for Mpox Coordination among Member States affected and at-risk of mpox to:

a. Facilitate the strengthening of preparedness and response capacities to mitigate the impact of mpox in Africa and beyond;

b. Strengthen rapid epidemic response, effective surveillance, capacity building of national laboratories and engagement with affected communities

c. Develop a common regional and national roadmap outlining mpox prevention, detection and control;

d. Prioritize scientific research and evidence synthesis for a better understanding of the disease, and support evidence-based decision-making for disease prevention and control.

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