The recent monkeypox outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus has spread rapidly beyond Central and West Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo experiencing a surge in cases. The international community must act urgently and collaboratively to contain the spread and support affected communities. This forum will provide an overview of the outbreak, the international response, and key considerations for addressing this global health crisis. REGISTER HERE

Venue: 6th Floor Conference Room, GWSPH Building (In person attendance is encouraged) 

Date: Tuesday, October 1st,  2024,from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Topic: Monkeypox: A Global Health Emergency

Guest Speaker: Maria Elena Ruiz, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine & Director, GW Travelers Clinic 
Director of Epidemiology at the George Washington Hospital 
The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Moderator: Melissa M. Goldstein, JD
Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, 
Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University

Moderator: Paul Ndebele, PhD
Assistant Director Office of Research Excellence, 
Professorial Lecturer, Department of Global Health, 
Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University