Mpox
During its meeting on 28 August 2024, the extended Steering group of SEARN considered that a coordinated response from the Network was required to address mpox and requested the creation of a dedicated working group to ensure the preparedness of the Network. The SEARN coordinated response and the Mpox Ad Hoc working group concluded in July 2025.
Intra-Action review
On 16 July, the Assembly adopted the final intra-action review report of SEARN's response to mpox:
The report incorporated recommendations from two virtual meetings conducted with Stakeholders on SEARN response to Mpox:
The recommendations, intended to strengthen SEARN's regulatory preparedness, will be followed up through Action point 12 Preparedness.
Meetings