“It is recognised that mpox poses a credible threat, especially as it intersects with HIV, with both diseases disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups such as men who have sex with men and sex workers. However, it can be contended that migrant populations, such as those fleeing conflict, refugees, asylum seekers, people who are internally displaced, and undocumented migrants face critical, yet unique risks, and might be overlooked in the global response.”
A correspondence, published in The Lancet, emphasizes the need of decisive global action in regard to migrant populations in the current situation where mpox and HIV converge to create a syndemic effect.
Source : The Lancet
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