As COVID-19 restrictions have eased, the resumption of international travel and sexual interactions at large gatherings have fueled the continued spread of human mpox beyond its endemic regions.1–3 The current global circulation of the clade II variant of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has been marked by unique person-to-person transmission, including sexual and non-sexual contact.1,3,4 The […]
The WHO action plan for adolescent health highlights key areas for investment (malnutrition, mental health, education and employment, social norms and expectations of women, and violence and injury) and preparation of adolescents to cope with emerging threats (such as climate change and pandemics). The economic case for investment in adolescents has been made: an investment […]
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widespread worldwide and negatively affect sexual and reproductive health. Gaps in evidence and in available tools have long hindered STI programmes and policies, particularly in resource-limited settings. In 2022, WHO initiated a research prioritization process to identify the most important STI research areas to address the global public health need. […]
HIV prevalence and incidence have declined in East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA), but remain high among female sex workers (FSWs). Sex worker programmes have the potential to considerably increase access to HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. We aimed to quantify these improvements by modelling the potential effect of sex worker programmes at two different […]
