Community Based Organizations

This fact sheet discusses how mpox is a rare but potentially serious disease that is caused by the mpox virus. The mpox virus is from the same family of viruses as the smallpox virus. The symptoms of mpox are similar to smallpox symptoms, but are less severe. It is also less transmissible than smallpox, and rarely fatal. The mpox virus can spread from infected humans, animals, and materials contaminated with the virus. The mpox virus is characterized by a new unexplained rash and skin lesions.

One of four pre-recorded video presentations on the current landscape of U.S. government-supported mpox research. The highlighted research efforts include Phase III clinical trials of tecovirimat (TPOXX) to treat mpox.

A video summary on mpox research and development in the field of diagnostics conducted by the U.S. government.

A video summary of current scientific studies conducted by U.S. government agencies on mpox vaccine effectiveness, safety, equity, and development.

A video summary of current scientific studies conducted by U.S. government agencies on mpox surveillance and population science. 

This infographic discusses how in 2018, injection drug use (IDU) was highest among men (21%),

The Syphilis and Drug User Health Webinar Series consists of five monthly sessions where those working on STIs – specifically syphilis – and those working in harm reduction or drug user health will be brought together to learn from each other, share promising practices, and highlight effective cross-sector partnerships.

This video discusses an overview of the new GHSS, the five strategic directions, and the 2025 and 2030 targets. 

The progress countries have made to these goals and what needs to be done to achieve them.   

How community-based organizations and activists can use the GHSS and its targets for advocacy and to hold countries and health systems accountable to their commitments.  

Good practice examples of using the previous GHSS for advocacy and how countries have used GHSS in the planning and implementation of their national programmes.