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, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Health Centre
Dr. Marina Klein
Professor of Medicine, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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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