Beyond counting the numbers – focused outbreaks response strategies are needed to control the mpox outbreak in Africa

Key Points

• Targeted response strategies may improve outcomes in controlling mpox outbreaks in Africa.
• Recent outbreaks highlight that counting cases alone is insufficient for managing public health crises.
• Observational analysis focused on epidemiological data surrounding the mpox outbreaks in Africa.
• These findings suggest a need for innovative public health interventions to effectively curb the spread.