Mpox Threats in Bangladesh: An Emerging Health Challenge and Call for Action
Partha Pratim Ghosh
Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Biological Science, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh.
Palash Bose
Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.
Anika Thasin Bithi
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore – 7408, Bangladesh.
Kazi Abdus Sobur
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Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh and Department of Health Sciences and Informatics, Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Bangladesh, is concerned about the risk of Mpox elaborately, monkeypox as a worldwide health emergencies, especially after the arrival of the rapid spreading Clade 1b strain in India. Bangladesh has not yet reported any instances, but there is a high danger of transmission due to huge population density and close border to India. The interim administration is urged in this letter to take proactive steps, such as disease surveillance, cross-border collaboration, and preparedness of healthcare infrastructure. Bangladesh has to improve its readiness in order to stop another breakout and lessen the possible social and economic effects, taking inspiration from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: Mpox, disease surveillance, zoonotic infections, public health, Bangladesh