ArticleTropical medicine and health2026
A rapid evaluation of the preparedness of Ethiopia's disease surveillance system for Mpox outbreak: a cross-sectional study of perspectives from professionals across various levels.
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- The emergence of Mpox in Ethiopia: implications for public health action.Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines · 2025Article
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backgroundThe potential re-emergence of Mpox poses an increasing public health concern in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. This study examined perceptions of preparedness among surveyed surveillance professionals in Ethiopia regarding the disease surveillance system's ability to detect and respond to a potential Mpox outbreak.
methodsA descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, utilizing a structured 58-item questionnaire that assessed preparedness across five domains: general awareness and understanding, surveillance infrastructure and resources, coordination and communication, preparedness and response, and policy, training, and equity. The survey was distributed to disease surveillance professionals at both federal and regional levels through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U tests, Cramér's V, and content analysis.
resultsAmong the 42 surveyed surveillance professionals, 45.3% believed that the surveillance system could effectively respond to an Mpox outbreak, while 54.7% disagreed, reflecting divided perceptions within the sample. Respondents identified several perceived gaps, including limited awareness of Mpox-specific protocols, insufficient training, inadequate diagnostic capacity, and fragmented coordination across sectors. A substantial proportion of respondents reported system-related challenges, with 83.3% perceiving laboratory facilities as inadequate and 78.6% noting the absence of contingency plans. In addition, 57.1% indicated that their organizations lacked staff trained on Mpox, and 59.5% reported no stockpiles of personal protective equipment. Overall, the surveyed professionals expressed mixed perceptions of preparedness, with notable concerns regarding resource allocation, infrastructure, and policy implementation.
conclusionsThe study identifies perceived gaps among the 42 surveyed surveillance professionals regarding Mpox preparedness in Ethiopia, highlighting the need for enhanced training, strengthened infrastructure, improved coordination, and more equitable resource distribution. Addressing these gaps through targeted interventions may help strengthen disease surveillance capacity and improve the ability to detect, respond to, and manage emerging health threats such as Mpox.
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