Monkeypox: Lessons Learned and Strategies Moving Forward
Monday, September 26, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Description:
This webinar will describe some of the major lessons learned thus far in this monkeypox pandemic, setbacks and challenges, and common misconceptions. After, we will explore recommendations and practical knowledge for various healthcare providers, nurses, educators, and public health professionals to ensure participants have the tools necessary to have informed dialogue and policies about monkeypox and apply them to their organizations or personal lives.
In three months, monkeypox has affected over 35,000 people and 90 countries, and the situation is continuing to evolve. Please join us to explore early findings related to the epidemiology of the virus, common misconceptions, and strategies on where we will go from here.
Learning Objectives:
- Effectively explain scientific findings and misconceptions related to the current state of the monkeypox pandemic
- Describe challenges in the monkeypox response and opportunities for engagement
- Recommend and evaluate policy, programming and education related to monkeypox