Orthopoxviruses

Although Smallpox has been eradicated, Orthopoxviruses, the group of viruses to which it belongs, still present a major health threat in the form of viruses like Mpox.

In this episode, we explore the history of Orthopox viruses, the threat they present today, and the strategies for addressing them. Hear from experts who discuss the role of education, vaccination and the One Health approach in mitigating future outbreaks.

Guests:

• Dr Rene Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP. Director of Public Health and Editor of the History of Vaccines Project at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
• Dr. Martin Muchangi, Director for Population Health and Environment at Amref
• Eric Balsley, Director, Product Management at Emergent BioSolutions