Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks
Abstract The World Health Organization declared monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on July 23, 2022. As of July 25th, 2022, there were 16,016 laboratory-confirmed cases reported worldwide with 5 deaths. Malaysia's Health Ministry has developed a five-point strategy...
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| author | Chang Chee Tao Xin-Jie Lim Awatef Amer Nordin Chern Choong Thum Sondi Sararaks Kalaiarasu Periasamy Philip Rajan |
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| description | Abstract The World Health Organization declared monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on July 23, 2022. As of July 25th, 2022, there were 16,016 laboratory-confirmed cases reported worldwide with 5 deaths. Malaysia's Health Ministry has developed a five-point strategy to prepare for the impending threat of the infectious disease, encompassing early detection of monkeypox, consolidation of laboratory diagnostic facilities, case management and treatment, cluster management, and strengthening public awareness. Crisis and disaster preparedness within a nation's health system is paramount to preventing disease spread. Various strategies for developing resilience in the face of global infectious disease spread were discussed. The current disease preparedness and response framework and guidelines in Malaysia have established a health system that is proactive and responsive to any potential infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, the future remains unpredictable, and ongoing fortification is required as events unfold. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-51576935409f448793739a474b1100542022-12-22T02:55:28ZengBMCTropical Medicine and Health1349-41472022-11-015011710.1186/s41182-022-00479-4Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaksChang Chee Tao0Xin-Jie Lim1Awatef Amer Nordin2Chern Choong Thum3Sondi Sararaks4Kalaiarasu Periasamy5Philip Rajan6Clinical Research Centre (CRC), Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre (CRC), Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health MalaysiaInstitute for Health Systems Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health MalaysiaDepartment of Psychiatry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Teaching HospitalInstitute for Health Systems Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health MalaysiaInstitute for Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre (CRC), Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health MalaysiaAbstract The World Health Organization declared monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on July 23, 2022. As of July 25th, 2022, there were 16,016 laboratory-confirmed cases reported worldwide with 5 deaths. Malaysia's Health Ministry has developed a five-point strategy to prepare for the impending threat of the infectious disease, encompassing early detection of monkeypox, consolidation of laboratory diagnostic facilities, case management and treatment, cluster management, and strengthening public awareness. Crisis and disaster preparedness within a nation's health system is paramount to preventing disease spread. Various strategies for developing resilience in the face of global infectious disease spread were discussed. The current disease preparedness and response framework and guidelines in Malaysia have established a health system that is proactive and responsive to any potential infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, the future remains unpredictable, and ongoing fortification is required as events unfold.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00479-4Health system preparednessMonkeypoxInfectious diseasesMalaysia |
| spellingShingle | Chang Chee Tao Xin-Jie Lim Awatef Amer Nordin Chern Choong Thum Sondi Sararaks Kalaiarasu Periasamy Philip Rajan Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks Tropical Medicine and Health Health system preparedness Monkeypox Infectious diseases Malaysia |
| title | Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks |
| title_full | Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks |
| title_fullStr | Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks |
| title_short | Health system preparedness in infectious diseases: perspective of Malaysia, a middle-income country, in the face of monkeypox outbreaks |
| title_sort | health system preparedness in infectious diseases perspective of malaysia a middle income country in the face of monkeypox outbreaks |
| topic | Health system preparedness Monkeypox Infectious diseases Malaysia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00479-4 |
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