Event
The Mpox outbreak in Montreal: A model for responding to emerging epidemics
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:00to13:00
The Mpox outbreak in Montreal: A model for responding to emerging epidemics
Speaker: Dr. Sapha Barkati, MD, MSc, FRCPC, DTM&H, CTropMed
Assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of medicine, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Health Centre
Dr. Marina Klein
Professor of Medicine, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Health Centre
At the end of the presentation, the audience will:
- Understand the epidemiology, clinical presentation, management and prevention of mpox.
- Recognize the importance of community engagement in responding to public health threats.
- Identify the key ingredients needed to implement a rapid response to an emerging epidemic.
- Appreciate the value of local, national and international collaboration, knowledge exchange and research to catalyze epidemic control.
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